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Unit 1: Thermal, nuclear and electrical physics
Quick questions on Alpha, beta and gamma radiation (QCE Physics Unit 1)
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State the charge and approximate mass of an alpha particle and a beta-minus particle. [2 marks]
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Balance the decay . Identify the daughter and explain why a neutrino is emitted.
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A radiographer in Gladstone uses an iridium- source. (a) Compare the ionising and penetrating power of gamma to alpha and beta. (b) Justify why gamma is selected.
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