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Radiation can be transmitted via ______ or waves.
Radiation can be transmitted via ______ or waves.
particles
Non-ionizing radiations are electromagnetic radiation that are not energetic enough to cause ______.
Non-ionizing radiations are electromagnetic radiation that are not energetic enough to cause ______.
ionization
Excitation occurs when an electron changes its state of energy from lower energy to ______.
Excitation occurs when an electron changes its state of energy from lower energy to ______.
higher energy
The wavelength of non-ionizing radiation is typically longer than ______ nm.
The wavelength of non-ionizing radiation is typically longer than ______ nm.
Radiation therapy is one of the applications of ______ in medicine.
Radiation therapy is one of the applications of ______ in medicine.
Radiation is the transmission of energy via ______ or waves.
Radiation is the transmission of energy via ______ or waves.
Non-ionizing radiations (NIR) are electromagnetic radiations that lack the energy to cause ______ in matter.
Non-ionizing radiations (NIR) are electromagnetic radiations that lack the energy to cause ______ in matter.
Excitation occurs when an electron changes its state of energy from a lower energy level to a ______ energy level.
Excitation occurs when an electron changes its state of energy from a lower energy level to a ______ energy level.
______ therapy is a medical application of radiation.
______ therapy is a medical application of radiation.
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Radiation
Radiation
The transmission of energy via particles or waves.
Non-Ionizing Radiation (NIR)
Non-Ionizing Radiation (NIR)
Electromagnetic radiation that cannot ionize atoms but can excite them.
Ionization
Ionization
The process of removing an electron from an atom, creating charged ions.
Excitation
Excitation
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Electromagnetic Spectrum
Electromagnetic Spectrum
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Types of Radiation
Types of Radiation
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Ionizing Radiation
Ionizing Radiation
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Characteristics of Radiation
Characteristics of Radiation
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Biological Effects of Radiation
Biological Effects of Radiation
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Radiation Protection
Radiation Protection
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