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May 19, 2022
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ldssdl
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Mostly true. Alpha and beta can be harmful, but over much shorter distances than
gamma, depending on how much energy the particles have when emitted. Certain isotopes that emit alpha or beta particles are used to treat cancer.
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Help me out nuclear physicists,…. Isn’t radiation a photon that has no mass but
claw
5/19/22 7:54pm
Particles that are releasing the radiation are in the objects
Powerbait DPM
5/19/22 7:58pm
There is electromagnetic radiation and particle radiation. Particles contaminate
delux_247
5/19/22 8:01pm
There are different types of radiation. Alpha and beta particles are parts of atoms that split off and they have mass
Magathis
5/19/22 8:03pm
Alpha, beta, gamma, and neutronic radiation.
Corn Pop
5/19/22 8:09pm
Mostly true. Alpha and beta can be harmful, but over much shorter distances than
ldssdl
5/19/22 8:13pm
Alpha particles definitely are not harmless. They are more easily shielded
Submariner
5/19/22 8:17pm
Correct, sorta... RadCon manager here...
Turn and Cough
5/19/22 10:50pm
A fine list, but not complete. An unbound proton with high enough speed is also
EQD2
5/19/22 8:27pm
What kind of radiation is in the radioactive dye?
kcca
5/19/22 8:45pm
Great synopsis. I only marked off points for the simple fact you did not
LCcoug
5/19/22 8:50pm
There are different types of radiation, but what you’re washing away is the
ldssdl
5/19/22 8:11pm
I find it easier to understand when I compare radiation to Frosted Flakes
Belboz
5/19/22 8:14pm
Yeah so basically what happens is that the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell, the “mighty-chondria” if you will
JollyGreenGiant
5/19/22 8:22pm
It’s actually called a Midichlorian
Powerbait DPM
5/19/22 8:29pm
When people say radiation they usually mean ionizing radiation
EQD2
5/19/22 8:22pm
How did you know I was on my cell phone right now?
NC CougarBear
5/19/22 9:53pm
RE: How did you know I was on my cell phone right now?
EQD2
5/19/22 10:09pm
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