Radioisotopes · CSEC Physics

4 past-paper questions on Radioisotopes, part of The Physics of the Atom, from every CSEC Physics paper on Quelpr.

1. 4(a)2 marks· CSEC Physics · 1998 · Paper 2Describe how a radioactive isotope is used as a tracer in the human body.
2. 3(f)4 marks· Physics Q3 3(f)Carbon dating involves the use of Carbon-14 to determine the age of ancient objects. Explain how this is accomplished.
3. 6(a)(i)3 marks· Physics Q6 6(a)(i)Outline THREE uses of radioisotopes in medicine.
4. 6(b)4 marks· Physics Q6 6(b)State TWO useful applications of radioisotopes and TWO precautions to be taken when handling radioisotopes.