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luminitza

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Electromagnetic waves and particles having short wavelengths and energy high enough to ionize atoms are known as ionizing radiation.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Radiation exposure is measured in units known as rads, short for radiation absorbed doses.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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alexisweber49

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Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

TRUE




luminitza

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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