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What is background radiation?

A

The high-level ionising radiation emitted by a nearby radioactive source.

B

The low-level non-ionising radiation produced by electrical equipment.

C

The low-level ionising radiation present in the environment at all times.

D

The temporary ionising radiation present after a nuclear accident.

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α, β and γ radiation (A-level only) Flashcards

  1. A Level
  2. /Physics
  3. /α, β and γ radiation (A-level only)

24 flashcards on AQA A Level Physics $\alpha$ , $\beta$ and $\gamma$ radiation (A-level only): the key terms, definitions and equations you need to recall for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3.

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