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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