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Radiation Flashcards

1
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Radiation involves..

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The transfer of heat via infra-red waves

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2
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3 examples of radiation

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•Alpha
•Beta
•Gamma

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3
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Radiation is..

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Energy

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4
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How does radiation travel

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From its source in the form of energy waves or energized particles

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5
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What radiation can penetrate aluminium

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Gamma

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What radiation can penetrate only aluminum

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