1. What is Radiation ?
Energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
Types of radiation:
Ionizing
Alpha, beta, gamma, and x-ray
Non-ionizing
Infrared, microwave, radio waves, and radar 1 1

2. How are X-Rays formed ? 2 2

3. What is Scattered Radiation ?3 3

4. Does X-ray radiation harm you?
Yes. It seriously affects the body cells and may cause damage to DNA.

5. It also could cause damage to the body

6. to the thyroid gland

7. to the eyes

8. And the hands

9. So how to stay protected from scattered radiation?

10. Minimise the duration you are in contact with radiation Distance
Rule No 1:
Time
Minimise the duration you are in contact with radiation
Rule No 2:
Distance
Maximise the distance from radiation
Rule No 3:
Protection
Use Radiation Protection Apparel
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