Physics A-Level
Sealed source
What Sealed source means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Sealed source
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Radioactive material that is contained so that it does not enter the patient's general circulation.
Topics that use Sealed source
- Use of radioactive implants (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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