Alpha, Beta, and Gamma 0.0 / 5 ? PhysicsRadiationGCSEEdexcel Created by: JenniRoachCreated on: 17-03-15 22:13 What is alpha made up of? Two protons, and two neutrons, (helium nuclei) 1 of 15 What is the relative size of alpha: largest, middle, or small? Largest. 2 of 15 What is the penetrating power of alpha: strongest, middle, or weakestl? Weakest. 3 of 15 What is the ionising power of aplha: strongest, middle, or weakest? Strongest. 4 of 15 What is beta made up of? One electron. 5 of 15 What is the relative size of beta: largest, middle, or small? Middle. 6 of 15 What is the penetrating power of beta: strongest, middle, or weakest? Middle. 7 of 15 What is the ionising power of beta: strongest, middle, or weakest? Middle. 8 of 15 What is gamma made up of? EM wave 9 of 15 What is the relative size of gamma: largest, middle, or smallest? Smallest. 10 of 15 What is the penetrating power of gamma: strongest, middle, or weakest? Strongest. 11 of 15 What is the ionising power of gamma: strongest, middle, or weakest? Weakest. 12 of 15 What can alpha be used for? Smoke detectors. 13 of 15 What can beta be used for? Manufacture of paper, and the manufacture of aluminium. 14 of 15 What can gamma be used for? Irridation of food, sterilisation of hospital equipment, and the treatment of cancerous cells. 15 of 15
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