Ionizing And Non-Ionizing Flashcards
1
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What are the non ionizing waves?
A
Radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet.
2
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What are the ionizing waves?
A
X-rays and gamma rays.
3
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What is ionizing radiation?
A
Ionizing radiation is high energy radiation which can ionize an atom upon colliding with it to emit more radiation.
4
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What is non ionizing radiation?
A
Non ionizing radiation are low energy radiation in which it does not emit particles from other materials.
