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Hi everyone. I was thinking about the question that I stated in the title. If you are exposed to radiation, such as alpha and beta particles, you don't emit radiation. The alpha particles are merely stopped because they don't have a high penetration. The beta particles pass through your body and the cells inside of your body become ionized and begin to die. For gamma radiation, secondary ionization occurs. This is where energy is given to the atoms inside of your body, electrons are emitted (aka beta particles).
So, since these particles continue to pass through your body, don't you emit radiation too?
If my question doesn't make sense, please let me know and I will correct it.
So, since these particles continue to pass through your body, don't you emit radiation too?
If my question doesn't make sense, please let me know and I will correct it.