Physics GCSE
safe after removal
What safe after removal means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of safe after removal
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Reference: AQA
As soon as the radioactive source is removed or shielded, the object emits nothing and can be handled safely.
Topics that use safe after removal
- Radioactive contamination (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- alpha inside the body
- contamination
- decay in contact with tissue
- duration of exposure
- internal versus external hazard
- ionising power
- irradiation
- irradiation leaves nuclei unchanged
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