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5.2.5 Safety precautions

Syllabus
0625–2026–2027
Topic
5.2.5
Level

5.2.5.1—Effects of ionising nuclear radiations

  • State the effects of ionising nuclear radiations on living things, including cell death, mutations and cancer

5.2.5.2—Radioactive materials are moved, used

  • Describe how radioactive materials are moved, used and stored in a safe way

5.2.5.3—Safety precautions for all ionising

  • Explain safety precautions for all ionising radiation in terms of reducing exposure time, increasing distance between source and living tissue and using shielding to absorb radiation

Objective notes

3 learning objectives
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