Chapter 24 - Radiation & Half-Life Flashcards by Gina Elliott | Brainscape

Q

State one source of background radiation (1)

A

Rocks

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Describe the method the teacher should use to correct for background radiation (3)

A

Remove source
Measure background
Repeat/find mean
Subtract background value from experimental values

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Gamma can be detected outside the body
Half life long enough to get out the body
Half life is safe for patient, falls to low levels after use

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