Cambridge IGCSE Physics
5.2.5Safety precautions
Safety precautions in Cambridge IGCSE Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 5.2.5.1State the effects of ionising radiation on living things: cell death, mutations and cancer.
- 5.2.5.2Describe how radioactive materials are moved, used and stored safely.
- 5.2.5.3Supplement: explain safety precautions in terms of reducing exposure time, increasing distance and using shielding.
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Uses of radioactivity and radiation safety
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