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The process by which an unstable nucleus releases energy to achieve greater
stability is called - ANSWER-Nuclear decay
What charge does a neutron have? - ANSWER-Neutral
Ionization is a neutral atom acquiring charge by gaining or losing - ANSWER-
Electrons
Which loses energy each time ionization occurs, has a short range, and cannot
penetrate a sheet of paper - ANSWER-alpha particle
What pathway allows isotopes to enter the body through penetrating the skin -
ANSWER-Absorption (incorrect)
What type of ionizing radiation does not have enough energy to penetrate human
skin? - ANSWER-Alpha particle
Radiation source produced by humans are called - ANSWER-Background
radiation (incorrect)
Natural radiation comes from what two sources - ANSWER-Cosmic and earth
, The NRC is responsible for - ANSWER-Regulating ionizing radiation use in the
United States
Which army regulation establishes the army radiation safety program? -
ANSWER-DA Pam, 385-24
What is the term for the decay rate per mass or volume of the radioactive atom? -
ANSWER-Specific activity
RADIAC, instruments based on the ionization principle - ANSWER-Collect and
measure the ion pairs created when radiation interacts with matter
What type of dosimetry is used to measure the dose receded from sources received
outside of the body - ANSWER-Scintillation (incorrect)
What type of device can be worn on the body to measure an accumulated radiation
dose? - ANSWER-Ionization dosimeter (incorrect)
According to the page from TB 43-0116 shown here which isotope is present in the
telescope with the NSN 1240-01-0 74-8959 - ANSWER-Thorium - 232
One way to evaluate. The risk from radiation exposure is to - ANSWER-Assume
that all exposure to radiation is harmful (incorrect)
ALARA is a radiation safety principle for - ANSWER-ensure that you use
common sense measures to limit occupational radiation exposure