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4 marksRadioisotopes

CSEC Physics · May/June 2014 · Paper 2 · Question 6(b)

Radioisotopes have many useful applications but overexposure is a health hazard.

State TWO useful applications of radioisotopes and TWO precautions to be taken when handling radioisotopes.

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  1. 6(a)(i)Define the term 'half-life'.[2 marks]
  2. 6(a)(ii)Calculate the half-life of Bismuth.[4 marks]
  3. 6(c)Calculate the new mass. [c = 3 × 10⁸ m s⁻¹][5 marks]

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