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2. How is the penetrating power of a beta particle reduced?

  • With paper or air
  • With 3mm of aluminium
  • With a thick layer of lead
  • It cannot be reduced

3. How will a radioactive source vary with time?

  • It will stay the same
  • It will decrease over time
  • It will increase

4. How is the penetrating power of a gamma particle reduced?

  • With a thick layer of lead
  • With paper or air
  • It cannot be reduced
  • With 3mm of aluminium

5. What is radioactive dating used for?

  • Used to make iron chains
  • Used by archaeologists to see how old something is
  • Used by chemists to test for radioactive sources
  • Used genetically modify crops

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