Category: Radiation

The beta particle, like the electron, has a very small mass compared to the proton or neutron. Its mass is 1/1836 that of the proton mass or 1/1838 that of…

What appliances has the most radiation? 1. Cellphone: It is the most personal device ever and incidentally, a mini-microwave that you are carrying around. Risk Profile: Radiation from a mobile…

Materials that absorb water include; sponge, napkin, paper towel, face cloth, sock, paper, cotton balls. Materials that don't absorb water include; Styrofoam, zip lock bag, wax paper, aluminium foil, sandwich…

As sunlight passes through the atmosphere, all UVC and most UVB is absorbed by ozone, water vapour, oxygen and carbon dioxide. UVA is not filtered as significantly by the atmosphere.…

Gamma rays have the smallest wavelengths and the most energy of any wave in the electromagnetic spectrum. They are produced by the hottest and most energetic objects in the universe,…

The desiccant packs are used to keep the tablets moisture-free. Once opened, they might attract moisture and stick together which may alter its molecule or spoil it. You can keep…

Beta minus particle (β-) emission occurs when the ratio of neutrons to protons in the nucleus is too high. An excess neutron transforms into a proton and an electron. The…

For most cancers where palliative chemotherapy is used, this number ranges from 3-12 months. The longer the response, the longer you can expect to live.Mar 3, 2014 How long can…

Likelihood of complete human extinction However, models from the past decade consider total extinction very unlikely, and suggest parts of the world would remain habitable. Can Earth survive nuclear war?…

The release of radiation is a phenomenon unique to nuclear explosions. There are several kinds of radiation emitted; these types include gamma, neutron, and ionizing radiation, and are emitted not…