Atoms & Nuclear Radiation (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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Which type of radiation is the most penetrating?
Which type of radiation is the most penetrating?
Gamma-rays
How do gamma-rays help treat cancer patients?
How do gamma-rays help treat cancer patients?
They damage and destroy cancer cells
Why are gamma-rays better than heat for sterilising plastic medical equipment?
Why are gamma-rays better than heat for sterilising plastic medical equipment?
Heat would melt the plastic
Where do radioactive tracers collect in the body during medical diagnosis?
Where do radioactive tracers collect in the body during medical diagnosis?
Where cells grow unusually fast
What happens to food treated with gamma-rays for preservation?
What happens to food treated with gamma-rays for preservation?
It stays fresh for longer
Which radioactive source is used in smoke alarms?
Which radioactive source is used in smoke alarms?
Americium-241
What triggers the alarm to sound in a smoke detector?
What triggers the alarm to sound in a smoke detector?
Electric current drops
Why are alpha particles perfect for smoke alarms?
Why are alpha particles perfect for smoke alarms?
They are easily stopped by smoke
Which type of radiation is used to control paper thickness in factories?
Which type of radiation is used to control paper thickness in factories?
Beta particles
What does it mean if fewer beta particles reach the detector in paper manufacturing?
What does it mean if fewer beta particles reach the detector in paper manufacturing?
Paper is too thick
Why wouldn't alpha particles work for measuring paper thickness?
Why wouldn't alpha particles work for measuring paper thickness?
They wouldn't get through any paper
Why are gamma-rays unsuitable for measuring small changes in paper thickness?
Why are gamma-rays unsuitable for measuring small changes in paper thickness?
They'd go through everything