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Radiation2 Trivia Quiz

Just a few more radiation questions for fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by mdcain. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mdcain

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
9,202

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
3831

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Question 1 of 5

1. An ELECTRON is a _____ charged part of an atom that orbits around the nucleus. Hint

positively

negatively

neutrally

positive x 2

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Question 2 of 5

2. What does N.R.C. stand for? Hint

No Radiation Catastrophies

National Rifle Committee

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

National Radiation Controllers

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Question 3 of 5

3. The term Curie defines? Hint

Activity of a radioactive source

Intensity of a radioactive source

Exposure of a radioactive source

Output of a radioactive source

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Question 4 of 5

4. The term that describes how X or Gamma rays are reduced in intensity when passing through a given material is called what? Hint

scatter

attenuation

penetration

reflection

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Question 5 of 5

5. When getting an X-ray on any part of your body, you are radioactive for a period of time afterwards.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. An ELECTRON is a _____ charged part of an atom that orbits around the nucleus.

Answer: negatively

Protons are a positive charge and neutrons have no charge.

2. What does N.R.C. stand for?

Answer: Nuclear Regulatory Commission

3. The term Curie defines?

Answer: Activity of a radioactive source

4. The term that describes how X or Gamma rays are reduced in intensity when passing through a given material is called what?

Answer: attenuation

Attenuation also means absorption.

5. When getting an X-ray on any part of your body, you are radioactive for a period of time afterwards.

Answer: False

Once you are no longer exposed to the radiation, the radiation is gone. To be radioactive you must be contaminated by radioactive particles or material; i.e. a radioactive dye that is given internally for medical examinations.

Source: Author mdcain

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