Detection of radioactivity — Core Learning Objectives
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- Know what is meant by background radiation
- Know the sources that make a significant contribution to background radiation including: (a) radon gas (in the air) (b) rocks and buildings (c) food and drink (d) cosmic rays
- Know that ionising nuclear radiation can be measured using a detector connected to a counter
- Use count rate measured in counts/s or counts/minute
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