While he is moving a container of a radioactive liquid, some of the liquid splashed onto the technician's arm. This situation is best be described as:

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Contamination refers to the presence of radioactive material on or in the body, clothing, or any other object, while exposure refers to the act of being exposed to radiation. Since the liquid splashed onto the technician's arm, it meets the definition of contamination. Option C could also be considered as the liquid on the arm is both exposure and contamination, but B is the more precise answer. Option D is not applicable in this scenario, as beta injury involves a specific type of radiation injury.

While He Is Moving a Container of a Radioactive Liquid