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Date May 2019 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 19M.3.sl.TZ1.19b
Level sl Paper 3 Time zone TZ1
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19M.3.sl.TZ1.19b

Most of the nuclear waste generated in a hospital is low-level waste (LLW).

(b)

Outline the disposal of LLW.

[1]

Markscheme

stored in shielded containers until radiation drops «to a safe level»  [✔]

Examiners report

There appeared to be very limited awareness of the need to store low-level waste in shielded containers until the radiation falls to a negligible level.

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