Contamination & Irradiation (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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How long does radioactive contamination last?
How long does radioactive contamination last?
A long period of time
What happens in radioactive contamination?
What happens in radioactive contamination?
Source transfers to an object
What is radioactive contamination?
What is radioactive contamination?
Unwanted presence of radioactive atoms
What is the hazard from radioactive contamination?
What is the hazard from radioactive contamination?
Decaying atoms releasing radiation
Which is an example of contamination?
Which is an example of contamination?
Radioactive dust settling on skin
Does irradiation make an object radioactive?
Does irradiation make an object radioactive?
No, it does not
How long does irradiation last?
How long does irradiation last?
A short period of time
Why are medical items sometimes irradiated?
Why are medical items sometimes irradiated?
To kill bacteria on surface
What must happen to published scientific reports on radiation effects?
What must happen to published scientific reports on radiation effects?
They must be peer-reviewed
What risk exists if radiation study measurements are wrong?
What risk exists if radiation study measurements are wrong?
Safety levels may cause deaths