Electromagnetic Radiation/Temperture Extremes- Done Flashcards by B - | Brainscape

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Examples of ionizing radiation

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X-rays
Radio isotopes
Radon

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Examples of sources of x-rays

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Tubes

2. High voltage equipment

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Types of radio isotopes

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Neutrons
Gamma
Beta
Alpha

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Neutron exposure class

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Penetrating

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Gamma exposure class

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Penetrating

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Beta exposure class

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Low penetrating

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Alpha exposure class

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Must be ingested, inhaled or absorbed

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Environmental source of ionizing radiation

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Naturally occurring radon

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Uses of ionizing radiation

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Medical/therapeutic testing
Instruments
Analytical tools
Product sterilization

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Effects of ionizing radiation

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Cell ionization
Genetic alteration

Effects depend on penetration

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Exposure/protection factors

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Time
Distance
Shielding (best protection)
Ventilation

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Types of non-ionizing radiation

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Radio frequency
Microwave
Heat
UHF/VHF
Ultraviolet

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Sources of non-ionizing radiation

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Unintentional (ex sunlight)
Welding arc
Lights

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Effect of welding arc

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Delayed photokeratitis

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Uses of non-ionizing radiation

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Infra-red/ultraviolet lasers
Communications
Printing
Food processing/drying
Medical therapy
Sterilizing
Sealing/fusing

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Effects of non-ionizing radiation

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Effects are heat related at cell level

Hyperthermia
Cataracts
Nervous system
Burns

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Controls for laser use

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Power interlocks
Good seals
Distance/shielding
UV filters
Laser glasses

Q

Paper is shielding for…..

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Alpha particles

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Aluminum foil is shielding for….

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Beta particles

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Lead is shielding for….

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X-rays

2. Gamma rays

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Types of electromagnetic radiation

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Ionizing
Non-ionizing
Lasers
VDTs