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Sievert — AQA GCSE Combined Science: Synergy Definition

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Sievert

Definition

The unit of radiation dose used to express the risk of bodily harm. $1\text{ Sv} = 1000\text{ mSv}$ .

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AQA GCSE Combined Science: Synergy · 8465

Specification 4.3.2.6 · Paper 1, Paper 2

Radiation dose is a measure of the risk of harm resulting from exposure of the body to radiation. It is measured in sieverts, symbol Sv.
Revise: Ionizing Radiations

AQA Combined Science: Synergy past papers

Exam tips

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Use 1 Sv = 1000 mSv. Divide by 1000 when converting millisieverts to sieverts.

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