Uses of Radiation (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of radiotherapy?
What is the main purpose of radiotherapy?
To kill cancer cells
Which radioactive substance is used as a radiotracer in medical imaging?
Which radioactive substance is used as a radiotracer in medical imaging?
Technetium-99
What type of radiation is used to sterilise surgical instruments?
What type of radiation is used to sterilise surgical instruments?
Gamma rays
How does irradiating food help with preservation?
How does irradiating food help with preservation?
It extends its shelf life
Does irradiating food make it radioactive?
Does irradiating food make it radioactive?
No, it does not
What does radiography detect in materials and structures?
What does radiography detect in materials and structures?
Cracks or flaws
Where is Americium-241 commonly used?
Where is Americium-241 commonly used?
In smoke detectors
What do nuclear reactors produce using radioactive materials?
What do nuclear reactors produce using radioactive materials?
Electricity
What can certain types of radiation damage in the body?
What can certain types of radiation damage in the body?
Cells and DNA
What do gamma rays kill when sterilising surgical instruments?
What do gamma rays kill when sterilising surgical instruments?
Bacteria and pathogens
Which structures can be inspected using radiography?
Which structures can be inspected using radiography?
Pipelines and aircraft parts
What do radiotracers help to image?
What do radiotracers help to image?
Internal organs