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4.3 Hazards and uses of radioactive emissions and of background radiation

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Figure shows the average yearly radiation dose a person in the UK receives from five sources of background radiation.

Figure: The average yearly radiation dose received by a person in the UK from five sources of background radiation

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a.

Give the source that contributes the largest dose.

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b.

Determine the total average yearly dose from all five sources shown in Figure 1.

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c.

One of the five sources shown in Figure 1 is man-made. Give this source and give one reason for your choice.

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d.

Give two conclusions, other than the one in part (a), that can be made from Figure 1.

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4.3 Hazards and uses of radioactive emissions and of background radiation Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /4.3 Hazards and uses of radioactive emissions and of background radiation

40 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 4.3 Hazards and uses of radioactive emissions and of background radiation, covering 4.3.1 Background radiation, 4.3.2 Different half-lives of radioactive isotopes, and 4.3.3 Uses of nuclear radiation. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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