Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

In school laboratories, radioactive sources are kept in boxes lined with lead. Why is lead chosen?

  • ALead neutralises radiation.
  • BLead absorbs radiation.
  • CLead repels radiation.
  • DLead dissolves radiation.

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