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RAD 106 EXAM 1

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the largest source of human-made radiation? X rays
largest source of natural environmental radiation? Radon
Ionization is the removal of a(n) _________________ from an atom. electron
Which type of energy is the energy released by a chemical reaction? Chemical energy
What does ALARA mean? As low as reasonably acheivable
Matter is measured in ___________. Kgs
The energy of x-rays is ___________. Electromagnetic
The formula E = mc2 is the basis for the theory that led to the development of Nuclear energy
A moving object has ____________ energy. kinetic
Thermal radiation is the transfer of heat by the emission of ___________________. infrared radiation
Which units are considered base quantities? Mass, length, and time
Convert 4/1000 to a fraction. 0.004
Newton’s third law of motion? For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Newton’s first law of motion? A body at rest will remain at rest and a body in motion will continue in motion with constant velocity unless acted on by an external force.
law of conservation of energy? Energy may be transformed from one form to another, but it cannot be created or destroyed.
What heat transfer takes place when you burn your finger by touching a hot iron? conduction
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