Penetrating effects of radiation (Edexcel GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards
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Penetrating ability of radiation depends on
Penetrating ability of radiation depends on
Mass and energy
Size and mass of alpha particles ()
Size and mass of alpha particles ()
Large and heavy
Ionising power of alpha particles ()
Ionising power of alpha particles ()
Highly ionising
Materials that stop alpha particles ()
Materials that stop alpha particles ()
Paper or skin
Beta particles () compared to alpha
Beta particles () compared to alpha
Smaller and faster
What beta particles () consist of
What beta particles () consist of
High-energy electrons
Ionising power of beta particles () vs alpha
Ionising power of beta particles () vs alpha
Less ionising than alpha
Materials that stop beta particles ()
Materials that stop beta particles ()
Aluminium or plastic
Mass of gamma rays ()
Mass of gamma rays ()
No mass
Ionising power of gamma rays ()
Ionising power of gamma rays ()
Poor ionisers
Materials that stop gamma rays ()
Materials that stop gamma rays ()
Lead or thick concrete
Radiation type with highest penetration
Radiation type with highest penetration
Gamma rays ()