Radiation Types and Sources Worksheet
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Radiation is energy that travels in the form of waves or high-speed particles (photons) and makes up the
electromagnetic spectrum. Radiation within the electromagnetic spectrum is divided into two major
categories: ionizing radiation and non-ionizing radiation.
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