Question

Is radiation beneficial or harmful to society explain why

Answer 1

Radiation is both harmful and beneficial, but when we analyse it is found that harms overweight benefits. Radiation can be used as a form of energy (in nuclear plants), but an accident or malfunction in it can lead to death and injury of humans. Also, it is really difficult to dispose the used devices.

Answer 2

Radiation isn't beneficial to society .Radiation damages the cells that make up the human body. Low levels of radiation are not dangerous, but medium levels can lead to sickness, headaches, vomiting and a fever. High levels can kill you by causing damage to your internal organs. It's difficult to treat high radiation exposure.

Step-by-step explanation:

Exposure to very high levels of radiation, such as being close to an atomic blast, can cause acute health effects such as skin burns and acute radiation syndrome (“radiation sickness"). It can also result in long-term health effects such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.