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6.5 Uses and dangers of radioactivity

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Question 27

Working with high-activity gamma-emitting radioactive sources in industrial testing can pose significant health risks.

Describe the hazards associated with exposure to this radiation, and the safety measures that technicians must take to protect themselves and others during their work.

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6.5 Uses and dangers of radioactivity Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /6.5 Uses and dangers of radioactivity

94 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 6.5 Uses and dangers of radioactivity, covering 6.5.1 Uses of radioactivity, 6.5.2 Dangers of ionising radiation and precautions, 6.5.3 Half-life and radiation dangers, 6.5.4 Safety precautions for radiation exposure, and 6.5.5 Contamination and irradiation. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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