Gamma Rays
- Created by: Najeeha
- Created on: 17-05-14 13:19
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- Gamma Rays
- Uses
- Food and Medical Equipment Sterilistation
- Radiotherapy,e.g kill cancerous cells
- Sources
- Earth decay of radioactive substances
- Stars/black holes
- Dangers
- damages cells causing mutations leading to cancer and cell death e.g in unborn babies
- In extreme cases death
- Precautions
- Wear at least 4 inches of lead lined clothing(only lead an concrete are able to block gamma rays)
- Radioactive waste must be seated and buried deep in the ground.
- Radioative substance shouldnt be handled with bare hands
- Aviod faulty equipment or too many treatments
- Uses
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