Physics: Electricity

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after collecting metal you can turn this magnet off to drop the collected metal, used instead of a permanent magnet
electromagnet
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all atoms have the same number of ... and ...
protons and neutrons
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the atoms from different isotopes of gold have different numbers of...
electrons
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why does the alarm switch on when smoke particles enter the plastic casing?
smoke absorbs and stops alpha radiation
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why is it safe to use a source of alpha radiation in a house?
alpha radiation cannot get through a lot so it cannot pierce the skin
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a smoke alarm would not work with a radiation source that emits beta or gamma radiation, why?
beta and gamma rays can get through the casing and no change is detected
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why would the radiation source inside the smoke alarm need a long half-life?
so that you don't need to keep replacing the smoke alarm because it lasts longer with a long half-life
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used in telecommunications, TV and radio and it has no dangers.
radio waves
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used in radio and cooking and has dangers of burns and cataracts.
microwaves
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used in heating, cooking and night vision goggles. it has dangers of burns.
infrared waves
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used to see things and has dangers of eye damage.
visible waves
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used for nightlife, tanning and pollination. it has dangers of skin cancer.
ultraviolet waves
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used for medical imagery and security. it has dangers of cancer.
x-ray waves
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used for cancer treatment and observing the universe, it has dangers of cancer.
gamma waves
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all atoms have the same number of ... and ...

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protons and neutrons

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the atoms from different isotopes of gold have different numbers of...

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Card 4

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why does the alarm switch on when smoke particles enter the plastic casing?

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Card 5

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why is it safe to use a source of alpha radiation in a house?

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