final exam Radiation Flashcards
1
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what is a REM
A
Roentgen eqivalent Man,
this is a standart dose, diffrent radiation sources give off diffrent REM’s (more dangourous give off more)
2
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what is a GRAY
A
the SI unit for absorbed dose of radiation
3
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what is Radon
A
A colourless orderless gass which resluts from the decompostion of Radium, this gas is very toxic and radioactive thus is the leading cause of cancer amoung non smokers
4
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what is radioactivity
A
The amm or quantity of ionizing radiation relased this could be in the the form oa Alpha beta or gamma rays also X-rays and neutrons many forms
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5
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what is food irradiation
A
Exposing food to a controlled amm of ionizing radiation, This kills any bacteria on the surface and aids in prevention of spoliage or contaimination.
