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- Radiation - Wikipedia
In physics, radiation is the emission or transmission of energy in the form of waves or particles through space or a material medium [1][2] This includes: Radiation is often categorized as either ionizing or non-ionizing depending on the energy of the radiated particles
- Radiation | Definition, Types, Effects, Facts | Britannica
radiation, flow of atomic and subatomic particles and of waves, such as those that characterize heat rays, light rays, and X rays All matter is constantly bombarded with radiation of both types from cosmic and terrestrial sources
- Radiation Basics - US EPA
Radiation travels from its source in the form of energy waves or energized particles There are different forms of radiation and they have different properties and effects There are two kinds of radiation: non-ionizing radiation and ionizing radiation
- What is Radiation? | IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency
Radiation is energy that moves from one place to another in a form that can be described as waves or particles We are exposed to radiation in our everyday life Some of the most familiar sources of radiation include the sun, microwave ovens in our kitchens and the radios we listen to in our cars
- Radiation Basics | NRC. gov
Radiation is energy given off by matter in the form of rays or high-speed particles All matter is composed of atoms Atoms are made up of various parts; the nucleus contains minute particles called protons and neutrons, and the atom's outer shell contains other particles called electrons
- Radiation and Your Health | CDC
Radiation is energy that comes from a source and travels through space at the speed of light
- About Health Effects of Radiation - CDC
Many factors can change the effects of radiation on your body including the radiation dosage and your age Radiation can damage the DNA in cells, and high doses can lead to cancer later in life
- Facts About Radiation - Public Health
Radiation is energy that comes from a source and travels through space When this energy passes into the body, either by penetrating skin or being swallowed or inhaled, it may be harmful Whether the radiation is ionizing or non-ionizing will influence the health risks
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