The properties of different types of radiation | Short Circuit
An explanation of how a radiation detector picks up different types of radiation.
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- Clip length: 1'35''
- Broadcast year: 2008
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- Physics
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- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: Short Circuit
- Episode: Physics
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