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6.2 Uses and hazards

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Question 32
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A worker handles a powder that emits gamma rays. The worker wears gloves and a face mask.

Which statement is correct?

[1]
A

The gloves and mask stop the gamma rays, so the worker is not irradiated

B

The gloves and mask reduce contamination, but do not stop irradiation

C

The gloves and mask reduce irradiation, but do not stop contamination

D

The gloves and mask make the powder less radioactive and less hazardous

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6.2 Uses and hazards Questions

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48 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Physics 6.2 Uses and hazards, covering 6.2.1 Contamination and irradiation, 6.2.2 Half-life and radiation hazards, 6.2.3 Medical uses of nuclear radiation, 6.2.4 Nuclear fission and chain reactions, and 6.2.5 Nuclear fusion. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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