Subsection 5.2.5. Safety precautions for Physics, IGCSE - revisedeck

5.2.5. Safety precautions

A subsection of Physics, 0625, through 5. Nuclear physics

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A scientist needs to reduce the risks when working with radioactive sources. Explain why radioactive sources can be dangerous. Describe how to reduce the risks when working with radioactive sources.

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THEORY

2017

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A scientist carries out an experiment using a sealed source which emits -particles. The range of the -particles in the air is about 30 cm. Which precaution is the most effective to protect the scientist from the radiation?

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MCQ

2023

Paper 1, Variant 1

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What is the most effective precaution to reduce the risk when handling, storing or using a radioactive source that emits -rays?

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MCQ

2023

Paper 1, Variant 2

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Radioactive materials must be handled in a safe way. What is not a safety procedure?

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MCQ

2024

Paper 1, Variant 3

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The diagram shows a lead-lined box used for storing a radioactive source. Why is the inside of the box lined with lead?

0625_m24_qp_12

MCQ

2024

Paper 1, Variant 2

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The diagram shows a box used for storing radioactive sources. Which material is best for lining the box to prevent the escape of most radioactive emissions?

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MCQ

2014

Paper 1, Variant 1

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The diagram shows a box used for storing radioactive sources. Which material is best for lining the box to prevent the escape of most radioactive emissions?

0625_s14_qp_12

MCQ

2014

Paper 1, Variant 2

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The diagram shows a box used for storing radioactive sources. Which material is best for lining the box to prevent the escape of most radioactive emissions?

0625_s14_qp_13

MCQ

2014

Paper 1, Variant 3

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A hospital doctor is using a source of γ-rays for a medical treatment. Each diagram shows a view from above of the treatment room. Which diagram shows the best way to protect the doctor and staff in the corridor from the γ-rays?

0625_s17_qp_11

MCQ

2017

Paper 1, Variant 1

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The diagram shows a lead-lined box used for storing radioactive sources. Why is the inside of the box lined with lead?

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MCQ

2019

Paper 1, Variant 2

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