Question
What are the sources of radioactive radiation? Discuss their harmful effects. Explain in detail?
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Radioactive radiation originates from both natural and artificial sources present in the environment. Natural sources include cosmic radiation from space, terrestrial radiation from radioactive elements such as uranium, thorium, and radon gas found in soil and rocks, and internal radiation from radioactive isotopes naturally present in the human body, such as potassium-40. Medical procedures also contribute to radiation exposure through diagnostic tools like X-rays, CT scans, and radiation therapy. Artificial or man-made sources include nuclear power plants, nuclear weapons testing, industrial uses of radioactive materials, research laboratories, and improper disposal of radioactive waste. Accidental releases from nuclear
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