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Uses Of Nuclear Radiation (GCSE Physics)

The following is a GCSE Physics test covering 'Uses Of Nuclear Radiation' from the broader topic Atomic Structure. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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In nuclear power reactors, which particle is released by fission that can cause further fission events (a chain reaction)?
If a radioisotope has a half-life of 10 years, what fraction of the original activity remains after 30 years?
Which of the following is the main health risk from internal contamination by a radioactive particle lodged in tissue?
Which device is typically used in hospitals to deliver targeted high-dose radiation to a tumour while sparing surrounding tissue?
Which type of detector is commonly used to measure ionising radiation dose by integrating exposure over time for workers?
Which property makes gamma radiation particularly suitable for treating deep-seated tumours compared with alpha radiation?
A patient receives a tracer of a radioactive isotope for medical imaging. What is the main purpose of using a short-lived isotope tracer?
Which of the following would be the best immediate precaution to reduce exposure risk when handling a sealed gamma source?
Why is time an important factor in radiation protection for workers around a source?
Which of the following describes why short-lived isotopes are preferred as medical tracers?
Which material is most effective at stopping alpha particles?