radiations Flashcards
1
Q
control rods
A
absorb neutrons
2
Q
moderator
A
slows down neutrons
3
Q
number of protons + neutrons
A
mass number
4
Q
number of protons
A
atomic number
5
Q
ionising radiation that is the same as a helium nuceus
A
alpha
6
Q
ionising radiation is the same as fast moving electron
A
beta
7
Q
ionising radiation is an electromagnetic wave
A
gamma
8
Q
gives the damage done by radiation
A
radiation weighting factor
9
Q
the number of disintergrations per second
A
activity
10
Q
time for the activity to half
A
half life
11
Q
equivalent dose
A
the biological harm done by radiation
12
Q
absorbed dose
A
the energy absorbed per kilogram of service
13
Q
the equivalent dose in a set period time
A
the equivalent dose rate
14
Q
radiation by natural and man made sources
A
background radiation
15
Q
advantage of nuclear waste
A
produces no greenhouse gasesew
