The World of Radiation

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Which type of radiation is commonly used in smoke detectors?

  • Alpha particles (correct)
  • Gamma rays
  • Beta particles
  • X-rays

Which application uses radiation to determine the age of ancient artifacts?

  • Sterilizing medical equipment
  • Determining the age of ancient artifacts (correct)
  • Sterilizing food
  • Medical procedures

What is the purpose of using radiation in medical procedures?

  • To diagnose and treat cancer (correct)
  • To kill bacteria
  • To sterilize food
  • To determine the age of ancient artifacts

How can radiation be used to measure the thickness of materials?

<p>By monitoring the penetration of alpha particles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of radiation is commonly used for tracing and gauging thickness?

<p>Beta particles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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