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Define radiation.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Name the two requirements for irradiation.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Radiation is broadly defined as energy moving through space in invisible waves.

Answer to Question 2

The two requirements for the irradiation process are (1) a source of radiant energy, and (2) a way to confine that energy.



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