Physics
Define background radiation. Give one internal source of this radiation.
Radioactivity
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Background radiations are the radioactive radiations (such as α, β and γ) to which we all are exposed, even in the absence of an actual visible radioactive source.
Internal source — The radioactive substances present inside our body like potassium (K-40), carbon (C-14) and radium.
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