Physics: Principles with Applications
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Author: Douglas C. Giancoli
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Chapter 31, Problem 20Q
To determine
Why intake of alpha particles is considered as highly dangerous?
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Answer to Problem 20Q
Solution:
Workers cannot intake food to prevent the intake of alpha particle, which may cause extreme damage to internal organs.
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Alpha particles are slow moving particles. But, they are less penetrating. So, they are not harmful normally. If alpha particles are digested during food intake, then, they can cause extreme damage to internal organs.
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