You’re probably not going to hang out around Chernobyl any time soon. Still, knowing the conditions there can both satisfy your curiosity and provide scientific ...
After emitting an alpha or beta particle, the nucleus will often still be ‘excited’ and will need to lose energy. It does this by emitting a high energy electromagnetic wave called a gamma ray. Gamma ...
To state ways to reduce the risk when using radioactive sources. To identify the correct radioactive source for different applications. Alpha radiation will damage cells if the radioactive source has ...