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types Of Radiation Flashcards

1
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What is the type of radiation that has the longest wavelength?

A

Radiofrequency radiation

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2
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Which type of radiation has the shortest wavelength?

A

Gamma radiation

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What type of radiation has the ability to penetrate deeply into the body?

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Gamma radiation

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4
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What type of radiation is commonly used in medical imaging?

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X-ray radiation

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5
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What type of radiation is emitted by the sun and can cause sunburn?

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Ultraviolet radiation

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Which type of radiation is used in microwave ovens?

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Microwave radiation

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What type of radiation is used in communication devices like cell phones?

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Radiofrequency radiation

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What type of radiation is emitted by radioactive materials?

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Alpha radiation, beta radiation, gamma radiation

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9
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Which type of radiation is a form of particle radiation?

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Alpha radiation, beta radiation

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10
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What type of radiation consists of high-energy photons?

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Gamma radiation

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11
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What type of radiation is used in cancer treatment?

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Ionizing radiation

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12
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Which type of radiation is non-ionizing and generally considered safe?

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Radiofrequency radiation

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13
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What type of radiation is used in airport security scanners?

A

X-ray radiation

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14
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Which type of radiation is used in smoke detectors?

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Alpha radiation

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What type of radiation is used in nuclear power plants?

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Alpha radiation, beta radiation, gamma radiation

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16
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Which type of radiation can be blocked by a sheet of paper or clothing?

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Alpha radiation

17
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What type of radiation is commonly used in food irradiation?

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Gamma radiation

18
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Which type of radiation is produced by the decay of certain elements?

A

Beta radiation

19
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What type of radiation is used in PET scans?

A

Positron emission tomography (PET) uses gamma radiation

20
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Which type of radiation is used in industrial radiography?

A

X-ray radiation

21
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What type of radiation is used in security screening at airports?

A

X-ray radiation

22
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Which type of radiation is used in radiation therapy for cancer treatment?

A

Ionizing radiation

23
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What type of radiation is used in radiation sterilization of medical supplies?

A

Gamma radiation

24
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Which type of radiation is commonly associated with nuclear accidents?

A

Beta radiation, gamma radiation

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