8.3 Ionising Radiation And Non-Ionising Radiation

This type of electromagnetic wave has the most energy and therefore can be very dangerous.

• Microwaves

• Radio Waves

• X Rays

• Gamma Rays

Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum has high enough energy to cause damage to eyes and skin, and sometimes even cancer? 

• infrared light
• visible light
• ultraviolet light
• microwaves

Match this image to the part of the electromagnetic spectrum used to produce it.

• gamma radiation

• microwaves

• x-rays

• visible light

• ultraviolet radiation

Which electromagnetic waves have the highest frequencies and the shortest wavelengths?

• microwaves
• visible light
• gamma rays

In order of most to least penetrating radiation we have

• Alpha , Beta,  Gamma
• Beta , Gamma , Alpha
• Gamma, Beta, Alpha
• Gamma, Alpha, Beta

Which type of radiation is the most ionising?

• alpha
• beta
• gamma

Which type of radiation is the least ionising?

• alpha
• beta
• gamma

What type of radiation can be stopped by a piece of paper?

• Alpha radiation
• Beta radiation
• Gamma radiation

What type of radiation can be stopped by a piece of paper?

• Alpha radiation
• Beta radiation
• Gamma radiation

What type of radiation can be stopped by a thick lead sheet?

• Alpha radiation
• Beta radiation
• gamma radiation