Types of radiation (Edexcel GCSE Physics): 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 radiation travel in air?
How far can alpha radiation travel in air?
Around 5 cm
What can stop alpha radiation?
What can stop alpha radiation?
A single sheet of paper
How ionising is alpha radiation?
How ionising is 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?
A neutron changes into a proton & electron
How far can beta radiation travel in air?
How far can beta radiation travel in air?
About 15 cm
What can stop beta radiation?
What can stop beta radiation?
A few mm 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 metres
What materials can absorb gamma radiation?
What materials can absorb gamma radiation?
Thick lead sheets or metres of concrete
Which type of radiation is the weakest ioniser?
Which type of radiation is the weakest ioniser?
Gamma radiation