Atoms & Nuclear Radiation (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What property determines which type of nuclear radiation is chosen for a practical use?
What property determines which type of nuclear radiation is chosen for a practical use?
How well it penetrates materials
Why are gamma-rays useful in hospitals?
Why are gamma-rays useful in hospitals?
They pass through the body easily
How do gamma-ray beams treat cancer?
How do gamma-ray beams treat cancer?
They destroy cancer cells
Why are gamma-rays used to sterilize plastic surgical tools?
Why are gamma-rays used to sterilize plastic surgical tools?
Plastic would melt if heated
How do doctors find cancer using a radioactive tracer?
How do doctors find cancer using a radioactive tracer?
Cancer cells absorb more tracer
What happens to food treated with gamma-rays for preservation?
What happens to food treated with gamma-rays for preservation?
It stays safe and non-radioactive
What type of radiation do smoke alarms use?
What type of radiation do smoke alarms use?
Alpha particles
What happens when smoke enters a smoke alarm?
What happens when smoke enters a smoke alarm?
Smoke absorbs alpha particles
Why are alpha particles safe for use in home smoke alarms?
Why are alpha particles safe for use in home smoke alarms?
They have a very short range in air
What radiation type is used to control paper thickness in factories?
What radiation type is used to control paper thickness in factories?
Beta particles
In paper thickness control, what happens if the paper gets thicker?
In paper thickness control, what happens if the paper gets thicker?
Fewer beta particles reach detector
Why are beta particles chosen for paper thickness control instead of alpha or gamma?
Why are beta particles chosen for paper thickness control instead of alpha or gamma?
Beta is partially absorbed by paper