Question

Important precaution that should be taken while handling radioactive materials are

• A. People should wear a mask
• B. People should work with radioactive materials which have a smaller atomic number
• C. People should use electromagnetic radiations to neutralize electromagnetic radiations
• D. People should put on special lead lined aprons and lead gloves and radioactive materials should be held with long lead tongs

Answer 1

The correct option is D

People should put on special lead lined aprons and lead gloves and radioactive materials should be held with long lead tongs

People should put on special lead lined aprons and lead gloves and these materials should be held with long lead tongs as most of the radiations from radioactive materials cannot penetrate through lead.