Types of radiation (Edexcel GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is an alpha particle composed of?
What is an alpha particle composed of?
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 can stop alpha radiation?
What can stop alpha radiation?
A single sheet of paper
What is the ionisation strength of alpha radiation?
What is the ionisation 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 in the nucleus?
How is a beta particle formed in 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 type of radiation is gamma radiation?
What type of radiation is gamma radiation?
Electromagnetic radiation
How far can gamma radiation travel in air?
How far can gamma radiation travel in air?
Several meters
What can absorb gamma radiation?
What can absorb gamma radiation?
Thick lead or meters of concrete
Which type of radiation is the weakest ioniser?
Which type of radiation is the weakest ioniser?
Gamma radiation