Physics GCSE
source stays separate
What source stays separate means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The radioactive source remains separate from the object, with no radioactive material transferred.
Topics that use source stays separate
- Radioactive contamination (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
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- contamination
- decay in contact with tissue
- duration of exposure
- internal versus external hazard
- ionising power
- irradiation
- irradiation leaves nuclei unchanged
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