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5.2.5 Effects of ionising radiation and safety precautions

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Question 40

An industrial technician needs to work near a radioactive source that emits γ\gammaγ-radiation.

Which of the following actions will not reduce the radiation dose received by the technician?

A

placing a thick concrete barrier between the technician and the source

B

keeping the source under extremely high pressure

C

maximizing the distance between the technician and the source

D

minimizing the duration of time the technician spends near the source

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42 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 5.2.5 Effects of ionising radiation and safety precautions. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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