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1
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Alpha particle is a?

A

helium nucleus

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2
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Beta particle is a?

A

fast moving electron

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3
Q

Gamma ray is a?

A

high energy electromagnetic wave

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4
Q

what type of radiation can penetrate the most?

A

gamma

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5
Q

what type of radiation has the highest ionising power?

A

Alpha

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6
Q

what equation is used to find out the activity?

A

A = N
——
T

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7
Q

Activity is measured in?

A

Becquerels (Bq)

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8
Q

what equation is used to find out absorbed dose?

A

D = E
—-
M

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9
Q

Absorbed dose is measured in

A

gray (Gy)

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10
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What equation is used for Equivelent Dose?

A

H = D x Wr

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11
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Equivalent dose is measured in?

A

Sieverts Equation: (Sv)

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