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Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Radiation Treatment

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X-rays, gamma rays and beta particles are all used in medicine to treat internal organs. X-rays are produced by firing electrons at a metal target and gamma rays are emitted by the nucleus of radioactive atoms. Gamma rays are used to kill cancer cells, to sterilize medical equipment and in radioactive tracers.

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Concepts
gamma rays, x-rays
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radiation in medicine, radiation treatment, radioisotopes, treating cancer, bbc, bbc: gcse bitesize: radiation treatment, gcse bitesize, medical radioisotopes, radioactive tracer, ses of radiation, nuclear medicine
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
NGSS
HS-PS4-4