Irradiation and Contamination Flashcards
1
Q
What exposure to radiation called?
A
Irradiation
2
Q
How can you reduce the effects of irradiation?
A
keeping sources in lead-lined boxing and standing behind barriers when using sources
3
Q
What is contamination in radioactivity?
A
Radioactive particles getting into objects
4
Q
Why are Beta and gamma particles the most dangerous?
A
Because they can penetrate the body and get into delicate organs
