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Q value – the difference between the initial and final mass energies for a nuclear reaction

Quality factor – a factor which takes into account the biological effect of each type of radiation, used in calculating dose equivalent of radiation

Quantum – smallest possible unit of energy

Quarks – elementary components of hadrons (see Table 32.3)


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