Hazards of Contamination & Irradiation (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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What does radiation do to atoms in living cells?
What does radiation do to atoms in living cells?
Ionises them
Consequence of cell damage from radiation
Consequence of cell damage from radiation
Cancer
Definition of irradiation
Definition of irradiation
Exposure to radiation
Does irradiation make an object radioactive?
Does irradiation make an object radioactive?
No, it does not make it radioactive
Storage method to reduce irradiation
Storage method to reduce irradiation
Lead-lined boxes
How to use barriers to reduce irradiation
How to use barriers to reduce irradiation
Stand behind barriers
Definition of radioactive contamination
Definition of radioactive contamination
Unwanted radioactive atoms enter/onto an object
Why is radioactive contamination hazardous?
Why is radioactive contamination hazardous?
Atoms decay, releasing harmful radiation
Equipment to prevent skin contact contamination
Equipment to prevent skin contact contamination
Gloves and tongs
Equipment to prevent inhalation contamination
Equipment to prevent inhalation contamination
Protective suits
Medical use of gamma irradiation
Medical use of gamma irradiation
Kills bacteria (e.g., on needles)
Protection against alpha radiation
Protection against alpha radiation
Gloves
Protection against beta and gamma radiation
Protection against beta and gamma radiation
Lead aprons
Device to measure radiation exposure
Device to measure radiation exposure
Radiation monitor