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Question 50

Gamma radiation is commonly used to sterilise medical equipment, such as plastic syringes, once they have been sealed in their packaging.

Explain why gamma radiation is used for this purpose.

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6.3 Nuclear equations and decay Questions

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6.3 Nuclear equations and decay

90 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 6.3 Nuclear equations and decay. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

6.3 Nuclear equations and decay

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Question 50

Gamma radiation is commonly used to sterilise medical equipment, such as plastic syringes, once they have been sealed in their packaging.

Explain why gamma radiation is used for this purpose.

[2]

Markscheme

6.3 Nuclear equations and decay Questions

GCSE
Physics
6.3 Nuclear equations and decay

90 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 6.3 Nuclear equations and decay. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.