Physics GCSE
alpha inside the body
What alpha inside the body means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Inside the body alpha radiation is absorbed by tissue and organs and, being highly ionising, does a great deal of damage in a small volume.
Topics that use alpha inside the body
- Radioactive contamination (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- contamination
- decay in contact with tissue
- duration of exposure
- internal versus external hazard
- ionising power
- irradiation
- irradiation leaves nuclei unchanged
- peer review
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