Physics A-Level
Non-ionising radiation safety
What Non-ionising radiation safety means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Non-ionising radiation safety
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Reference: AQA
Ultrasound is used because it is non-ionising and therefore safer than X-rays for repeated or prenatal imaging.
Topics that use Non-ionising radiation safety
- Ultrasound imaging (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- A-scan
- Acoustic impedance
- Acoustic impedance and reflection
- Attenuation and penetration
- B-scan
- Comparison with X-ray, CT and MRI
- Coupling gel
- Intensity reflection coefficient
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