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Radioactive [     ] is the unwanted presence of materials containing radioactive atoms on or in other materials.

A

They continue to decay and expose the object or person.

B
  • Contamination: radioactive atoms are present.
  • Irradiation: only exposure to radiation occurs.
C

The skin stops it.

D

Radioactive contamination is the unwanted presence of materials containing radioactive atoms on or in other materials.

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4.2.4 Radioactive contamination Flashcards

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19 flashcards on AQA GCSE Physics 4.2.4 Radioactive contamination: the key terms, definitions and equations you need to recall for Paper 1 and Paper 2.

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