Hazards of Contamination & Irradiation (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is irradiation?
What is irradiation?
Exposure to radiation
Does irradiating an object make it radioactive?
Does irradiating an object make it radioactive?
No, it does not
How should radioactive sources be stored to reduce irradiation effects?
How should radioactive sources be stored to reduce irradiation effects?
In lead-lined boxes
What is radioactive contamination?
What is radioactive contamination?
Unwanted radioactive atoms on an object
Why are gloves and tongs used when handling radioactive materials?
Why are gloves and tongs used when handling radioactive materials?
To prevent contact with skin
Why are protective suits worn when working with radioactive materials?
Why are protective suits worn when working with radioactive materials?
To prevent inhalation
Why is gamma radiation used to sterilise needles?
Why is gamma radiation used to sterilise needles?
It kills bacteria
What can gloves protect against?
What can gloves protect against?
Alpha radiation
What shielding is used for beta and gamma radiation?
What shielding is used for beta and gamma radiation?
Lead aprons
What happens if a worker receives too much radiation?
What happens if a worker receives too much radiation?
They must stop working with isotopes
What can ionising radiation increase the risk of?
What can ionising radiation increase the risk of?
Cancer
Where should workers stand to reduce irradiation effects?
Where should workers stand to reduce irradiation effects?
Behind barriers