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1
Q

what does radiation harm

A

living cells

2
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what are the collisions of gamma, beta and alpha radiation colliding with living cells called

A

ionisation

3
Q

what happens when the radiation collides with living cells

A

they mutate cells which divide uncontrollably to cause cancer

4
Q

what two radiation sources are most dangerous outside of the body and why

A

gamma and beta because alpha cannot pass through the skin

5
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what radiation source is most dangerous inside the body and why

A

alpha because beta and gamma pass straight through