CAIE IGCSE Physics 5.2.5.2 Radioactive materials are moved, used
Practise describing how radioactive sources are transported, handled and stored using shielding, secure containers and distance.
- Syllabus
- 2026–2028
- Course
- Physics 0625
Exam points
- state handling precautions for a laboratory source, including tongs, gloves and short exposure time
- describe secure transport or long-term storage issues for long half-life radioactive waste
5.2.5.2—Radioactive materials are moved, used question 1
[Maximum number: 2]
Radioactive isotopes are stored in thick lead containers.
State two precautions to be taken when radioactive isotopes are used.
1.
2.
any two of:
- (distance): tongs / manipulator / centre of cardboard box
- (absorption): lead gloves / suit/lead glass screen/googles/glasses
- (time): limit exposure time / keep in box until needed / film badge
B2
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