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External to the body, alpha is not dangerous because it is easily stopped by the skin, but it becomes dangerous if ingested because it can then access internal sensitive organs directly.
For electromagnetic radiation, visible light and infra-red are the least damaging. Ultra-violet causes sunburn)
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What kind of electromagnetic radiation can honeybees seebut not humans?
Ultra Violet.
What layer protects us from what kind of radiation?
The ozone layer protects us from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. It absorbs and scatters UV radiation, helping to shield the Earth's surface from its damaging effects.
What would be Recommendaion of radiation?
it is one kind of rays whic is very harmful and effetive for the livingthings
What kind of waves are harmful to living things?
All high frequency radiation e.g. X rays , gamma rays etc. are harmful to living things .
What kind of animal is harmful to humans?
Evil animals, like evil spiders and rats
Are poison and radiation the same?
A definition for poison is something that can be harmful, unpleasant, and fatal. Radiation can be harmful therefor radiation could be a poison.There is something called acute radiation syndrome which is also called radiation poisoning. This occurs when there is destruction of living tissue due to the effects of being exposed to high levels of radiation.
What kind of effect do CFCs - chlorofluorocarbons - have on the atmosphere?
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) destroy the ozone layer allowing harmful radiation to reach the earth.
What is the name of the radiation that can increase mutation in humans?
There are a number of types of radiation that can cause mutation in humans.Gamma radiation is probably the one you were thinking of, but ultraviolet radiation can also cause mutation.Pretty much any kind of radiation that causes mutation will almost always cause cancer, as a result.
Can the kind of oxygen we breathe absorb ultraviolet radiation?
The oxygen in Earth's atmosphere is not able to absorb ultraviolet radiation. It is the ozone layer, made up of O3 molecules, that absorbs most of the Sun's harmful UV radiation before it reaches the surface of the Earth.
Is beta the same kind of radiation as alpha but does not have particles?
No, beta radiation is different from alpha radiation. Beta radiation consists of high-energy electrons or positrons, while alpha radiation consists of helium nuclei (2 protons and 2 neutrons). Both types of radiation are harmful to human health if exposure occurs.
Can bacteria harmful to humans?
It depends what kind of bacteria you're talking about. Our bodies naturally contain bacteria that helps us digest food.
Why is radiation harmful to both living and nonliving things?
This depends on the kind of radiation. Most electromagnetic radiation is harmless (e.g. broadcast radio) or only very slightly harmful (e.g. microwave, infrared, and visible light can cause heating of materials and thus thermal changes). However very high energy electromagnetic radiation (e.g. ultraviolet, x-ray, gamma ray) and the particulate radiation of radioactive decay and cosmic rays has enough energy to break the bonds holding molecules together, causing chemical changes.
