Physics 2 - Uses of Radiation

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  • Created on: 22-05-13 20:58

Uses of Radiation

Uses of Alpha - Smoke Detectors

  • A weak source of alpha radiation is placed in the detector, close to two electrodes.
  • The source causes ionisation, and a current flows between the electrodes.
  • If there is a fire then the smoke will absorb the radiation - so the current stops and the alarm sounds.

Uses of Beta and Gamma - Traces in Medicine

  • Certain radioactive can be injected into people and their progress around the body can be followed using an external detector. A computer converts the reading into a display showing where the strongest…

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