Contamination & Irradiation (AQA GCSE Physics): 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 a short period of time
What happens during radioactive contamination?
What happens during radioactive contamination?
The source of radiation is transferred to an object
Does irradiation make an object radioactive?
Does irradiation make an object radioactive?
No
What is the hazard from radioactive contamination?
What is the hazard from radioactive contamination?
Decaying atoms releasing radiation
Why are medical items irradiated?
Why are medical items irradiated?
To kill bacteria
Radioactive dust settles on skin. What has occurred?
Radioactive dust settles on skin. What has occurred?
Contamination
What is radioactive contamination?
What is radioactive contamination?
Unwanted radioactive atoms on materials
Why must radiation reports be peer-reviewed?
Why must radiation reports be peer-reviewed?
Wrong safety levels may cause deaths
What happens during irradiation?
What happens during irradiation?
Source emits radiation to the object