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6.5 Uses and dangers of radioactivity

6.5 Uses and dangers of radioactivity

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Question 52

An industrial radiographer is using a high-activity gamma-emitting isotope, such as Cobalt-60, to conduct non-destructive testing on pipeline welds at an open-air construction site.

State two distinct safety precautions that the radiographer should implement during this field operation to minimize their occupational radiation exposure.

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6.5 Uses and dangers of radioactivity Questions

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94 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 6.5 Uses and dangers of radioactivity. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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