Radiation Dose & Background Radiation
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FlashcardsWhat does radiation dose measure?
The health risk of exposure to radiation.
What’s radiation dose measured in?
Sievert, Sv
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What does radiation dose measure?
The health risk of exposure to radiation.
What’s radiation dose measured in?
Sievert, Sv
What does radiation dose depend on?
The type and amount of radiation.
What’s background radiation?
Radiation that’s around us all the time.
Where does background radiation come from?
Natural sources like rocks and cosmic rays, nuclear weapons and nuclear accidents.
Is background radiation always present?
Background radiation is always present.
Why is there more background radiation in some areas than others?
The levels are higher in some locations and in some jobs.