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Which type of radiation is emitted during nuclear decay?
Which type of radiation is emitted during nuclear decay?
- Delta radiation
- Alpha radiation
- Gamma radiation (correct)
- Beta radiation
What is the primary danger of exposure to nuclear radiation?
What is the primary danger of exposure to nuclear radiation?
- Burns
- Broken bones
- Cancer (correct)
- Infection
What is a common way to measure the amount of radiation exposure?
What is a common way to measure the amount of radiation exposure?
- Blood test
- X-ray
- Geiger counter (correct)
- MRI
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Study Notes
Types of Radiation
- Ionizing radiation, including alpha, beta, and gamma rays, is emitted during nuclear decay
- Alpha particles are high-energy helium nuclei, beta particles are high-energy electrons, and gamma rays are high-energy electromagnetic radiation
Dangers of Nuclear Radiation
- The primary danger of exposure to nuclear radiation is that it can cause damage to living cells, leading to genetic mutations and cancer
Measuring Radiation Exposure
- A common way to measure the amount of radiation exposure is through the sievert (Sv), which takes into account the biological effect of different types of radiation on living tissue
- Other units of measurement include the gray (Gy) and the rem (R)
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