Q2 Flashcards
1
Q
Alpha particle is a?
A
helium nucleus
2
Q
Beta particle is a?
A
fast moving electron
3
Q
Gamma ray is a?
A
high energy electromagnetic wave
4
Q
what type of radiation can penetrate the most?
A
gamma
5
Q
what type of radiation has the highest ionising power?
A
Alpha
6
Q
what equation is used to find out the activity?
A
A = N
——
T
7
Q
Activity is measured in?
A
Becquerels (Bq)
8
Q
what equation is used to find out absorbed dose?
A
D = E
—-
M
9
Q
Absorbed dose is measured in
A
gray (Gy)
10
Q
What equation is used for Equivelent Dose?
A
H = D x Wr
11
Q
Equivalent dose is measured in?
A
Sieverts Equation: (Sv)