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.
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.