David Sang and Darrell Hamilton Solutions for Chapter: Radioactivity, Exercise 5: Exercise 23.5
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David Sang Physics Solutions for Exercise - David Sang and Darrell Hamilton Solutions for Chapter: Radioactivity, Exercise 5: Exercise 23.5
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Questions from David Sang and Darrell Hamilton Solutions for Chapter: Radioactivity, Exercise 5: Exercise 23.5 with Hints & Solutions
MEDIUM
Upper Secondary-IGCSE
IMPORTANT
The first column of the table shows some uses of radioactive substances.
In the second column, write the appropriate code letter or letters from the list below :
Some radiation is very penetrating.
Some radiation is readily absorbed.
Ionising radiation damages cells
Radiation is easily detected.
Radioactive substances decay at a known rate.
| Use of radioactivity | Code letter(s) |
| finding the age of an ancient object | |
| diagnosing cancer and destroying cancerous tissue | |
| sterilising medical equipment | |
| controlling the thickness of paper in a paper mill | |
| detecting smoke in the air | |
| tracing leaks from underground pipes | |
| irradiating food |
MEDIUM
Upper Secondary-IGCSE
IMPORTANT
List and explain the precautions that can be taken to reduce the danger to living things from ionising radiation.
