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Using radioactivity

Explore how radioisotopes are used in medicine, industry and dating, including Australia's OPAL research reactor, and the safety principles that govern their use.

⏱ 19 min❓ 9 questions

What you'll be able to do

  • ✔I can describe medical, industrial and dating uses of radioisotopes
  • ✔I can explain how the type of radiation and half-life make an isotope suitable for a use
  • ✔I can explain the safety principles of time, distance and shielding

How this works

  1. 1Read the short explanations first — they teach you what you need before each question.
  2. 2Answer each question, then tap Check. A right answer moves you on automatically; if it's wrong, you'll see a friendly explanation of why.
  3. 3Finish all 3 steps to see your score — sign in and subscribe to unlock the full lesson and save it.

What's inside

9 questions and 1 quick teaching card, including:

  • 🔗Match the pairs — Choose the partner that goes with each item.
  • 🔘Multiple choice — Tap the answer you think is best, then check it.

👪Grown-up tip: sit alongside younger learners for the first few lessons. Read the questions together and chat about the explanations — that's where the real learning sticks.

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Curriculum: AC9S9U05, AC9S9H02