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4.2.5 uses and dangers of radiation

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Total cards: 6•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
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usage

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we should not eat or drink when using radioactive source as it can enter the body and damage the DNA.

#2
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reduce exposure

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we should minimise our skin exposure from the radioactive source

#3
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handling

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radioactive source should not be handed directly. Using rubber gloves when handling and washing your hands can reduce radioactive ions entering your body.

#4
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storage

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radioactive source should be stored by lead boxes and away from people for safety reasons

#5
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irradiation

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is when something exposed to radiation on its outside. you can reduce irradiation by standing behind lead material. when radioactive source irradiates an object - the object does not become radioactive.

#6
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contamination

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is when radioactive substance occurs from inside of something radioactive contamination is when radioactive atoms or molecules get exposed on unwanted materials.