Radiation is a form of ENERGY that travels through SPACE in the form of WAVES or PARTICLES.
Think of it like an INVISIBLE STREAM of ENERGY flowing around us!
EXAMPLES OF RADIATION:
SUNLIGHT warms the Earth and gives us light.
MICROWAVES cook our food by heating the water inside it.
X-RAYS help doctors see inside our bodies.
RADIATION IN OUR LIVES:
Some types of radiation are HARMLESS and are part of our everyday life.
SUNLIGHT is a type of radiation we experience every day.
RADIO WAVES are used for communication, like listening to the radio.
DANGER OF RADIATION:
Some stronger types of radiation can be DANGEROUS if we are exposed to too much of them.
For example, X-RAYS can be harmful if used too often.
RADIATION from nuclear materials can also be harmful.
IN SIMPLE TERMS:
RADIATION IS ENERGY THAT TRAVELS AND AFFECTS THINGS AROUND us .
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What is the role of radiation in nuclear power generation?
How does radiation affect living organisms at the cellular level?
What safety measures are in place to protect people from harmful radiation exposure?
What are the potential health risks associated with exposure to radiation?