Atoms & Nuclear Radiation (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is the composition of an alpha particle?
What is the composition of an alpha particle?
2 neutrons and 2 protons
How far can alpha particles travel in air before stopping?
How far can alpha particles travel in air before stopping?
Around 5 cm
What material can stop alpha radiation?
What material can stop alpha radiation?
A single sheet of paper
What is the ionising strength of alpha radiation?
What is the ionising strength of alpha radiation?
Very strongly ionising
What is a beta particle?
What is a beta particle?
An electron ejected from the nucleus
How is a beta particle formed inside the nucleus?
How is a beta particle formed inside the nucleus?
Neutron changes to proton and electron
How far can beta particles travel in air?
How far can beta particles travel in air?
About 15 cm
What material can stop beta radiation?
What material can stop beta radiation?
A few millimetres of aluminium
What is the ionising strength of beta radiation?
What is the ionising strength of beta radiation?
Quite strongly ionising
What type of radiation is gamma radiation?
What type of radiation is gamma radiation?
Electromagnetic radiation
What materials can absorb gamma radiation?
What materials can absorb gamma radiation?
Thick lead sheets or meters of concrete
What is the ionising strength of gamma radiation?
What is the ionising strength of gamma radiation?
Weakly ionising