α, β, and γ radiation (AQA A-Level Physics): Quizzes
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What material can absorb alpha () radiation?
What material can absorb alpha () radiation?
Paper
Which radiation type has the highest ionising ability?
Which radiation type has the highest ionising ability?
Alpha ()
Which radiation is NOT deflected by magnetic fields?
Which radiation is NOT deflected by magnetic fields?
Gamma ()
What is the approximate range of beta () radiation in air?
What is the approximate range of beta () radiation in air?
m
If inserting paper significantly reduces count rate, which radiation is present?
If inserting paper significantly reduces count rate, which radiation is present?
Alpha ()
Why is beta () radiation used to monitor aluminium foil thickness?
Why is beta () radiation used to monitor aluminium foil thickness?
It penetrates aluminium variably
Why is gamma () radiation suitable for diagnostic imaging?
Why is gamma () radiation suitable for diagnostic imaging?
Weak ionisation & strong penetration
Which is a safety precaution when handling radioactive sources?
Which is a safety precaution when handling radioactive sources?
Use long-handled tongs
Which of these is a source of background radiation?
Which of these is a source of background radiation?
Radon gas from rocks