Safety precautions
5.2.6What the syllabus asks of you
- State the effects of ionising nuclear radiations on living things, including cell death, mutations and cancer
- Explain how radioactive materials are moved, used and stored in a safe way, with reference to: (a) reducing exposure time (b) increasing distance between source and living tissue (c) use of shielding to absorb radiation
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Chapter 5: Safety precautions
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