Physics GCSE
type of radiation
What type of radiation means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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One of the two main factors the risk of harm from electromagnetic radiation depends on, with different types causing different effects.
Topics that use type of radiation
- Properties of electromagnetic waves 2 (AQA GCSE)
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