Hazards of Contamination & Irradiation (AQA GCSE Physics): 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
What health problem can be caused by radiation damaging cells?
What health problem can be caused by radiation damaging cells?
Cancer
Does irradiating an object make it radioactive?
Does irradiating an object make it radioactive?
No, it does not
What is irradiation?
What is irradiation?
Exposure to radiation
What should radioactive sources be kept in to reduce irradiation effects?
What should radioactive sources be kept in to reduce irradiation effects?
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 and emit ionising radiation
What can be used to prevent skin contact with radioactive materials?
What can be used to prevent skin contact with radioactive materials?
Gloves and tongs
What prevents inhalation of radioactive atoms?
What prevents inhalation of radioactive atoms?
Protective suits
Why is gamma radiation used on medical equipment like needles?
Why is gamma radiation used on medical equipment like needles?
It kills bacteria
What type of radiation can gloves protect against?
What type of radiation can gloves protect against?
Alpha radiation
What does a radiation monitor do?
What does a radiation monitor do?
Measures how much radiation received