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What is Background Radiation? |
The low-level radiation that's around us all the time |
Background - surroundings |
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What is Irradiation? |
When objects near a radioactive source are exposed background radiation sources |
Exposure to radiation |
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What is contamination? |
When unwanted radioactive atoms get into or unto an object |
E.g. touching a radioactive source without wearing gloves, your hands would be contaminated Radioactive particles getting into or unto an object |
