Rad Science Quiz 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is matter?
A
fundamental particles of atomic structure
2
Q
What are the five basic forms of electromagnetic radiation
A
radio waves Micro-waves light-waves x-ray waves gamma-waves
3
Q
What are the 3 states of matter?
A
solid
liquid
gass
4
Q
What is the law of conservation
A
Einstein’s theory that matter and energy cannot be created or destroyed
5
Q
what are the 2 forms of ionizing radiation
A
gamma waves
x-ray waves
6
Q
What are the 3 sources of natural radiation?
A
cosmic
terrestrial
internal
7
Q
Radon gas is responsible for _ of natural exposure
A
48%
8
Q
What year did Coolidge develop the hot filament tube?
A
1913
9
Q
List the properties of a sine wave
A
amplitude
frequency
wavelengths
velosity
10
Q
What property of a sine wave is constant?
A
velosity
