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Uses of radioactivity in medicine and industry (triple)
PH21-05
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For: AQA GCSE 8463, Edexcel GCSE 1PH0, OCR GCSE J249
On the specification
| Board | Spec | Statement |
|---|---|---|
| AQA GCSE 8463 | 4.4.3.3 | Uses of nuclear radiation |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 6.28P | Describe uses of radioactivity, including: a household fire (smoke) alarms b irradiating food c sterilisation of equipment d tracing and gauging thicknesses e diagnosis and treatment of cancer |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 6.33P | Compare and contrast the treatment of tumours using radiation applied internally or externally |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 6.34P | Explain some of the uses of radioactive substances in diagnosis of medical conditions, including PET scanners and tracers |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 6.35P | Explain why isotopes used in PET scanners have to be produced nearby |
| OCR GCSE J249 | P6.2c | Describe the different uses of nuclear radiations for exploration of internal organs, and for control or destruction of unwanted tissue |
For teachers
This GCSE Physics lesson teaches uses of radioactivity in medicine and industry (triple). It suits Foundation and Higher tier students.