NRRPT Radiation Fundamentals & Detection

Question 1

What are the three main types of ionizing radiation?

Accepted Answer

Alpha, Beta, Gamma

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Red, Green, Blue

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Heat, Light, Sound

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UV, Microwave, Infrared

Question 2

What does a Geiger-Müller counter detect?

Accepted Answer

Ionizing radiation

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Sound waves

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Magnetic fields

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Water pressure

Question 3

Which radiation has the highest penetrating power?

Accepted Answer

Gamma rays

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Alpha particles

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Beta particles

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Visible light

Question 4

What is the unit used to measure radiation dose?

Accepted Answer

Sievert (Sv)

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Volt

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Joule

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Newton

Question 5

What does a scintillation detector use to detect radiation?

Accepted Answer

Light pulses

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Electric current

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Compressed air

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Water movement

Question 6

Which type of radiation is stopped by paper?

Accepted Answer

Alpha particles

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Gamma rays

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X-rays

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Neutrons

Question 7

Why is detection of radiation important?

Accepted Answer

Prevent overexposure

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Increase brightness

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Make noise

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Cool rooms

Question 8

What property defines radioactive decay?

Accepted Answer

Half-life

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Color

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Sound

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Density

Question 9

What type of detector is worn by radiation workers?

Accepted Answer

Dosimeter

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Thermometer

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Spectrometer

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Accelerometer