Properties of Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Radiation (HSC SSCE Physics): Quizzes
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When an atom loses electrons, what type of ion does it become?
When an atom loses electrons, what type of ion does it become?
A positive ion
Which type of radiation has the strongest ionising ability?
Which type of radiation has the strongest ionising ability?
Alpha particles
What material can stop alpha particles?
What material can stop alpha particles?
A thin sheet of paper
Approximately how far can gamma rays travel through air?
Approximately how far can gamma rays travel through air?
Hundreds of metres
What is the relationship between ionising power and penetrating power?
What is the relationship between ionising power and penetrating power?
Inversely proportional
In an electric field, towards which plate are alpha particles deflected?
In an electric field, towards which plate are alpha particles deflected?
The negative plate
Why are gamma rays not deflected by magnetic fields?
Why are gamma rays not deflected by magnetic fields?
They have no charge
Why is alpha deflection less than beta despite having twice the charge?
Why is alpha deflection less than beta despite having twice the charge?
Alpha has 7000x greater mass
What is a beta-minus particle?
What is a beta-minus particle?
A high-speed electron
What material can stop beta particles?
What material can stop beta particles?
A few mm of aluminium