Physics GCSE
weighing benefit and risk
What weighing benefit and risk means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of weighing benefit and risk
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Reference: AQA
Setting the benefit against the risk using the figures you are given, rather than listing them separately.
Topics that use weighing benefit and risk
- Uses of nuclear radiation (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- gamma cameras
- medical tracers
- radiotherapy
- reaching a conclusion
- perceived versus measured risk
- using supplied data
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