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Paper 4 structured question: Safety precautions

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Managing ionising radiation is critical in medical and industrial applications.

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Safety Measures for Ionising Radiation

To ensure safety when working with ionising radiation, three main strategies are employed: minimizing exposure time, maximizing distance from the source, and using shielding materials.

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    State one safety measure for managing ionising radiation.

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Handling Radioactive Materials

Researchers must implement safety measures to protect themselves from ionising radiation, including time, distance, and shielding.

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    Explain the importance of maximizing distance from a radiation source.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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