Topic 12 - 12.1 - Types of Radiation Flashcards
1
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What is backround radiation?
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Radiation received everyday
2
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Name and describe the two types of radiation
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NON-IONISING
- Doesn’t have the ability to ionise an atom or disrupt biological systems
IONISING
- Has sufficient energy to ionise
3
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Describe Alpha radiation
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- Biggest particle to be emitted
- Can usually travel a few cm in the air
- Strong ionising
4
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Describe Beta radiation
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