09. Contamination vs. Irradiation

Outcomes:

> State the difference between contamination and irradiation

> State what ionising radiation is

> Describe the effects of ionising radiation on living cells

> Explain what categories of people are regularly exposed to the risk of radiation and how their exposure is carefully monitored

> Explain how ionising radiation can be used

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Dangers of and using Ionising radiation