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Radiation — uses and hazards

Part of Uses & Hazards of Radiation · GCSE GCSE Physics revision

This study notes covers Radiation — uses and hazards within Uses & Hazards of Radiation for GCSE Physics. Revise Uses & Hazards of Radiation in Atomic Structure for GCSE Physics with 17 exam-style questions and 5 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 2 of 17 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Topic position

Section 2 of 17

Practice

17 questions

Recall

5 flashcards

GCSE Physics revision: uses and hazards of radiation in medicine, industry and safety
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Practice Questions for Uses & Hazards of Radiation

Which type of radiation is used in smoke detectors?

  • A. Gamma
  • B. Beta
  • C. X-rays
  • D. Alpha
1 markfoundation

Explain how a smoke detector uses an alpha source to detect smoke.

2 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

Beta stopped by?
Few mm aluminium
Most ionising?
Alpha

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