AQA Trilogy GCSE Science Science
Mission Objectives
Describe the random nature of decay
Describe how we detect nuclear radiation
Explain the limitations of a Geiger counter
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Words and meanings to learn
activity
a measure of the rate at which unstable nuclei decays
count rate
number of decays recorded each second by a detector
Geiger-Müller (GM) Tube
a device used to detect and measure ionising radiation
nuclear radiation
energy or matter emitted from the nucleus of an atom
dosimetry badges
wearable devices used to monitor and measure an individual's exposure to ionising radiation over time
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Geiger counter for demonstration purposes.
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