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Radioactive Contamination (GCSE Physics)

The following is a GCSE Physics test covering 'Radioactive Contamination' from the broader topic Atomic Structure. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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What is the correct unit for measuring the activity (decay rate) of a radioactive source?
Which everyday use of radioactive isotopes is correct?
Which is the best shielding material to reduce exposure from gamma radiation in a laboratory?
A Geiger–Müller tube records count rate from a source. Which change will reduce the count rate detected?
What immediate action should you take if your hands become contaminated with a small amount of radioactive powder?
What is the correct action if an unsealed small spill of radioactive solution occurs in a lab?
In managing radioactive waste from a facility, which long-term precaution is commonly used for high-level waste?
Why are alpha sources most hazardous if inside the body but not so hazardous outside the body?
A worker is handling sealed radioactive sources. Which safety rule most reduces their radiation dose?
A sealed source of Co-60 is inside a lead container. For routine checks you must open the container. Which precautions are essential?
Which type of detector is commonly used to measure alpha, beta and gamma radiation count rates in school labs?