Radiation Types

Which type of radiation has the largest mass?

• beta

• gamma

• alpha

• electrons

travels at 300 000 000 m/s

• Beta Particle

• Helium Nucleus

• Gamma Rays

• Alpha Particles

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Causes the most ionisation?

• Gamma Photons

• Helium Nuclei

• Fast moving Electrons

• Beta Particles

Has zero electrical charge

• Alpha Particles

• Beta Particles

• Gamma Photons

• Protons

emission of energy in the form of EMR or particulate radiation

• Radiation

• Radiography

• Radiology

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The most penetrating form of radiation is

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

What is non-ionizing radiation?

• anything that strips away electrons from atoms

• radio & x-rays

• visible light

• anything that can potentially harm living cells

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What is the biggest form of radiation for non-smokers?

• Sodium

• Uranium

• Radon

• Cancer

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What is the biggest form of radiation for non-smokers?

• Sodium

• Uranium

• Radon

• Cancer

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Is identical to a helium nucleus

• Electromagnetic Waves

• Beta Particle

• Gamma Photons

• Alpha Particle

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