Penetrating effects of Radiation (Edexcel GCSE Physics): Flashcards
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Penetrating ability of radiation depends on
Penetrating ability of radiation depends on
Mass and energy
Alpha particle size & mass
Alpha particle size & mass
Large and heavy
Alpha ionising power
Alpha ionising power
Highly ionising
Alpha particles stopped by
Alpha particles stopped by
Paper or skin
Beta size & speed vs alpha
Beta size & speed vs alpha
Smaller and faster
Beta particles composition
Beta particles composition
High-energy electrons
Beta ionising power vs alpha
Beta ionising power vs alpha
Less ionising than alpha
Beta particles stopped by
Beta particles stopped by
Aluminium or plastic
Gamma ray mass
Gamma ray mass
No mass (electromagnetic waves)
Gamma ionising power
Gamma ionising power
Poor ionisers
Gamma rays stopped by
Gamma rays stopped by
Thick lead or concrete
Highest penetration radiation
Highest penetration radiation
Gamma rays
Highest ionising power radiation
Highest ionising power radiation
Alpha particles
Lowest penetration radiation
Lowest penetration radiation
Alpha particles