Radiation exposureand safety

Radiation exposureand safety

Factors that influence the degree of exposure

Magnitude of the half-life
Shorter half-life materials decay faster and can result in greater damage.
Shielding
Provides protection by blocking radiation.
Type of radiation
Some types are worse than others.
Area of exposure
Hand exposure not as bad as ovaries.

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