Eduqas GCSE Physics · EDUQAS C220P4
9.3 Hazards and uses of radioactive emissions
Written & reviewed by James Millett — Biology (Imperial College London), PGCE Science (University of Cambridge).
Practice questions on Hazards and uses of radioactive emissions
- Smoke detectors in homes use a radioactive source that emits alpha particles. Explain why … (4 marks, Explain)
- Radioactive tracers are used in medicine to investigate how well organs are functioning. E… (4 marks, Explain)
- Gamma radiation is used in the treatment of cancer tumours. Explain why gamma radiation is… (4 marks, Explain)
- Radioactive sources are used in industry to measure the thickness of metal sheets during m… (4 marks, Explain)
- Radioactive materials can be hazardous to living organisms. Explain why ionising radiation… (4 marks, Explain)
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