Atomic StructureKey Facts
Industrial Uses — Summary
Part of Uses & Hazards of Radiation — GCSE Physics
This key facts covers Industrial Uses — Summary 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 5 of 16 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
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Section 5 of 16
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17 questions
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5 flashcards
🏭 Industrial Uses — Summary
| Use | Radiation | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Smoke detectors | Alpha | Alpha ionises air; smoke absorbs alpha, current drops, alarm sounds |
| Paper thickness | Beta | Beta partially absorbed by paper; detector measures how much passes through |
| Checking welds | Gamma | Gamma passes through metal; cracks show up on detector |
| Sterilising food | Gamma | Kills bacteria without heating; doesn't make food radioactive |