Contamination & Irradiation (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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How long does radioactive contamination last?
How long does radioactive contamination last?
A long period of time
How long does irradiation last?
How long does irradiation last?
Only for a short period of time
What happens during radioactive contamination?
What happens during radioactive contamination?
Source of radiation transfers to object
What is radioactive contamination?
What is radioactive contamination?
Unwanted presence of radioactive atoms
Does irradiation make an object radioactive?
Does irradiation make an object radioactive?
No
What is the hazard from contamination?
What is the hazard from contamination?
Decaying atoms releasing radiation
Why are medical items sometimes irradiated?
Why are medical items sometimes irradiated?
To kill bacteria on their surface
Do medical tools become radioactive when irradiated?
Do medical tools become radioactive when irradiated?
No
What happens in irradiation?
What happens in irradiation?
Source emits radiation reaching object
If radioactive dust settles on your skin, what has occurred?
If radioactive dust settles on your skin, what has occurred?
Contamination
Why is peer review essential for radiation studies on humans?
Why is peer review essential for radiation studies on humans?
Wrong data may cause unsafe safety levels
What must happen to scientific reports on radiation effects?
What must happen to scientific reports on radiation effects?
They must be peer-reviewed