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RADIATION
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P2 Radiation - Alpha/Beta/Gamma
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radiation
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alpha
beta
gamma
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RADIATION
radioactive
substances which give out radiation from the nuclei randomly
background radiation
natural sources
cosmic rays
granite rock gives off gamma rays and radon gas
artificial sources
medical (CT scan/X-ray)
nuclear power waste
ALPHA
2 neutrons + 2 protons
not very penetrating
blocked by 5cm air
not very ionising
positive charge
BETA
high energy electrons
emitted from unstable nuclei
made when neutron in nucleus splits
to make proton and electron
negative charge
medium penetration
stopped by paper/thin aluminium/few metres air
GAMMA
electromagnetic waves
high frequency/short wavelength
most penetrating
only stopped by many cm's lead or many metres concrete
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