Physics A AQA unit 5 Radiation

Alpha, beta and gamma radiation

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What is the energy of an alpha particle?
4-10
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What is the energy of a beta particle?
0.025 - 3.2
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What is the energy of an gamma particle?
Depends on source
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What is the ionising ability of alpha radiation?
Strong
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What is the ionising abiliy of beta radiation?
Weak
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What is the ionising ability of gamma radiation?
Very weak
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What effect does a magnetic field have on an alpha particle?
Slight deflection
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What effect does a magnetic field have on an beta particle?
Strong deflection
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What effect does a magnetic field have on an gamma particle?
No deflection
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What is the penetrating power of alpha radiation? (material)
Paper
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What is the penetrating power of beta radiation? (material)
Alumimium
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What is the penetrating power of gamma radiation? (material)
Lead
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What is the range in air of alpha radiation?
up to 7 cm
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What is the range in air of beta radiation?
1m
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What is the range in air of gamma radiation?
Long distances
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What can be used to detect alpha radiation?
Spark counter, cloud chamber, thin window GM tube
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What can be used to detect beta radiation?
Cloud chamber, GM tube
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What can be used to detect gamma radiation?
GM tube, photographic film
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What is the energy of a beta particle?

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What is the ionising ability of alpha radiation?

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