Chemistry A-Level
protection from harmful radiation
What protection from harmful radiation means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of protection from harmful radiation
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Reference: AQA
The radiation removed is the band that damages DNA, so a thinner layer means more skin cancer, more cataracts and damage to crops and plankton.
Topics that use protection from harmful radiation
- Ozone depletion (AQA A-Level)
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