6.4 Radiation Flashcards
1
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Nuclear radiation
A
Radiation released due to chemical reactions in the nuclei of an atom
2
Q
Background radiation
A
Started with the big bang and lingers radiation uniformly and is not harmful
3
Q
How to measure radiation doses?
A
Absorbed dose: Average energy absorbed per kg of body mass
Quality factor: Multiplier according to how different radiation damages our body
Human dose equivalent: Measured in sieverts (Sv)
4
Q
Acute radiation syndrome
A
When a person is exposed to a high amount of radiation in a short period of time, resulting in nausea, internal bleeding, etc.
