Hazards of Contamination & Irradiation (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What can radiation do to atoms within living cells?
What can radiation do to atoms within living cells?
Ionise them
Does irradiating an object make it radioactive?
Does irradiating an object make it radioactive?
No
What is irradiation?
What is irradiation?
Exposure to radiation
Why is gamma radiation used to sterilise medical equipment like needles?
Why is gamma radiation used to sterilise medical equipment like needles?
It kills bacteria
How can the effects of irradiation be reduced?
How can the effects of irradiation be reduced?
Keep sources in lead-lined boxes
What is radioactive contamination?
What is radioactive contamination?
Unwanted radioactive atoms on an object
Why is radioactive contamination hazardous?
Why is radioactive contamination hazardous?
Atoms decay, emitting ionising radiation
Which protective measure prevents contamination through skin contact?
Which protective measure prevents contamination through skin contact?
Gloves and tongs
What shielding protects against alpha radiation?
What shielding protects against alpha radiation?
Gloves
What happens if a radiation monitor shows a person has received too much radiation?
What happens if a radiation monitor shows a person has received too much radiation?
They must stop working with isotopes