Radiation

Arhan , Arun , Huzefa, Ibrahmin, adheeraj

Definition of Radiation
• In physics, radiation is the emission or transmission of
energy in the form of waves or particles through space or
through a material medium. Radiation can be ionizing or
non-ionizing depending on the energy of the radiated
particles. Ionizing radiation carries more than 10 eV, which
is enough to ionize atoms and molecules and break
chemical bonds.
 ultraviolet light from the sun.

heat from a stove burner.

Examples visible light from a candle.

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x-rays from an x-ray machine.

alpha particles emitted from the radioactive decay of uranium.

Radiation sound waves from your stereo.

microwaves from a microwave oven.

electromagnetic radiation from your cell phone.

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Experiment
• Place a piece of tissue paper in a metal container; colored tissue paper makes it
easier. Get a cup of water and then find a sunny place in your backyard; you
need the tissue paper to be in direct sunlight. Place the magnifying glass a few
inches away from the tissue paper so you see a bright circular spot. Move the
glass slowly away from the tissue paper so the spot of light decreases in size but
intensifies in brightness. Keep holding the magnifying glass in the same position
once you have the see the brightest spot shining on the paper; you may have to
move it forward and backward slightly to get the brightest light. Concentrate on
the tissue paper, and you will see smoke coming from where the light is shining.
Gently blow on the tissue paper and it catches fire. Move the glass away and use
the cup of water to extinguish the flame.
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