Uses of Radiation (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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Why can certain types of radiation be dangerous?
Why can certain types of radiation be dangerous?
They damage cells and DNA
What is radiotherapy used for in medicine?
What is radiotherapy used for in medicine?
Killing cancer cells
Which radioactive substance is used as a radiotracer?
Which radioactive substance is used as a radiotracer?
Technetium-99
What are radiotracers used to do?
What are radiotracers used to do?
Diagnose and monitor conditions
Which type of radiation is used to sterilise surgical instruments?
Which type of radiation is used to sterilise surgical instruments?
Gamma rays
What does irradiation kill on surgical instruments during sterilisation?
What does irradiation kill on surgical instruments during sterilisation?
Bacteria and other pathogens
What is a benefit of using radiation for food preservation?
What is a benefit of using radiation for food preservation?
It extends shelf life
Does food irradiation make food radioactive?
Does food irradiation make food radioactive?
No, it does not
What does radiography detect in materials and structures?
What does radiography detect in materials and structures?
Cracks or flaws
Which radioactive element is used in smoke detectors?
Which radioactive element is used in smoke detectors?
Americium-241
What do nuclear reactors produce?
What do nuclear reactors produce?
Electricity
What can radiography be used to inspect?
What can radiography be used to inspect?
Pipelines and aircraft parts