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5.4 Uses and dangers of EM radiation

5.4 Uses and dangers of EM radiation

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Question 13

During industrial non-destructive testing of deep-sea oil pipelines, technicians use high-energy gamma (γ\gammaγ) radiation to inspect structural welds for internal micro-fissures.

State one specific hazard to human health that arises from accidental exposure to this gamma radiation.

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5.4 Uses and dangers of EM radiation Questions

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25 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 5.4 Uses and dangers of EM radiation. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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