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Which type of radiation is a helium nucleus with two neutrons and two protons?
Which type of radiation is a helium nucleus with two neutrons and two protons?
- Neutron Radiation
- Alpha (α) Radiation (correct)
- Beta (β) Radiation
- Gamma (γ) Radiation
What is the approximate range of alpha radiation in air?
What is the approximate range of alpha radiation in air?
- 200 kilometers
- 100 meters
- 2 centimeters (correct)
- 10 meters
How does indirect ionization occur?
How does indirect ionization occur?
- By detachment of electrons from atoms or molecules
- Through uncharged particle interaction with matter (correct)
- Through charged particle interaction with matter
- By converting stable atoms into charged ones
Which type of radiation is most likely to cause internal damage?
Which type of radiation is most likely to cause internal damage?
What is the primary source of ionizing radiation mentioned in the text?
What is the primary source of ionizing radiation mentioned in the text?
Which type of radiation can result in internal exposure through ingestion, inhalation, or absorption through the skin?
Which type of radiation can result in internal exposure through ingestion, inhalation, or absorption through the skin?
What type of shielding material is needed for high energy emitters of beta radiation?
What type of shielding material is needed for high energy emitters of beta radiation?
Which radiation type results from a high-speed electron with a -1 charge?
Which radiation type results from a high-speed electron with a -1 charge?
Which type of radiation cannot penetrate the body to irradiate internal organs but can cause damage to the lenses of the eyes?
Which type of radiation cannot penetrate the body to irradiate internal organs but can cause damage to the lenses of the eyes?
Which type of radiation creates many ions as it travels through matter and is a serious hazard to lungs and tissues internally?
Which type of radiation creates many ions as it travels through matter and is a serious hazard to lungs and tissues internally?
