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What happens to an object that is irradiated?

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MCQ

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practice

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Topic

Atoms and nuclear radiation

Question

It does not become radioactive.

An irradiated object is exposed to ionising radiation but does not contain radioactive atoms itself, hence it does not become radioactive.

Confusing Irradiation with Contamination

Students often think that an irradiated object becomes radioactive.

Remember that irradiation is just exposure to radiation; it does not change the object's atomic structure.

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