Nuclear Radiation Answers

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Which is a biological effect of low exposure to radiation?

A
DNA damage
B
cell, tissue, and organ death
C
death of the organism
D
acute radiation syndrome
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Which type of radiation travels at the speed of light and penetrates matter easily?

A
beta particles
B
radionuclides
C
alpha particles
D
gamma rays
5

What form does the radiation that is used to treat cancer take?

A
alpha particles
B
photons
C
beta particles
D
neutrons
6

What is the difference between the units rem and rad?

A
Rem is a conventional unit, and rad is an SI unit.
B
Rem is an SI unit, and rad is a conventional unit.
C
Rem is used to measure biological risk, and rad is used to measure absorbed radiation.
D
Rem is used to measure absorbed radiation, and rad is used to measure biological risk.
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Which is a difference between the focus of a nuclear engineer and the job of a nuclear chemist?

A
Nuclear engineers are concerned with the design, construction, and operation of nuclear reactors; nuclear chemists study nuclear reactions, radioactive elements, and nuclear power.
B
Nuclear chemists are concerned with the design, construction, and operation of nuclear reactors; nuclear engineers study nuclear reactions, radioactive elements, and nuclear power.
C
Nuclear engineers are concerned with the production and use of radioactive sources; nuclear chemists study the absorption of radiation.
D
Nuclear chemists are concerned with the production and use of radioactive sources; nuclear engineers study the absorption of radiation.
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Which household item uses radiation in a beneficial way?

A
conventional ovens
B
smoke detectors
C
electric air filters
D
computers and TV sets

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