Radiation Dose (GCSE Physics)
Radiation Dose
Radiation Dose
We are all exposed to varying levels of exposure to radiation. There are different factors which affect peoples’ radiation dose.
Factors Affecting Radiation Dose
- We all experience background radiation. On Earth, we all experience a low level of background radiation. This comes from the sources that we previously mentioned.
- Occupation can affect exposure. Certain types of jobs can affect exposure to radiation. For example, pilots and air hostesses are exposed to more cosmic radiation. Similarly, radiology technicians work with X rays, exposing them to more radiation.
- Location can affect exposure. Certain locations will have a higher level of background radiation compared to other locations. This is due to rocks having different amounts of unstable nuclei, leading to varying amounts of background radiation.
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