Physics GCSE

penetrating

What penetrating means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.

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Gamma rays are highly penetrating, which suits them for sterilisation and medical treatments.

AQA · Uses and applications of electromagnetic waves (study guide)

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Uses and applications of electromagnetic waves (AQA GCSE)

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