AQA Trilogy GCSE Science - Science
Mission Objectives
Describe the uses of ultraviolet, x-rays and gamma rays
Describe how ultraviolet, x-rays and gamma rays can have a hazardous effect on human body tissue
Explain why ultraviolet, x-rays and gamma rays are useful for medical imaging and treatments
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Words and meanings to learn
ionisation
the process in which an atom or molecule gains or loses electrons, creating charged particles called ions
radiation
the transfer of energy in the form of waves or particles through space or a material medium
ultraviolet
a type of electromagnetic wave with a shorter wavelength than visible light but longer than X-rays
x-rays
high-energy electromagnetic waves with short wavelengths and high frequencies
gamma rays
the most energetic type of electromagnetic radiation with the shortest wavelength and highest frequency
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