Physics A AQA unit 5 Radiation Alpha, beta and gamma radiation 2.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? ScienceA2/A-levelAll boards Created by: SammieCreated on: 05-03-12 19:08 What is the energy of an alpha particle? 4-10 1 of 18 What is the energy of a beta particle? 0.025 - 3.2 2 of 18 What is the energy of an gamma particle? Depends on source 3 of 18 What is the ionising ability of alpha radiation? Strong 4 of 18 What is the ionising abiliy of beta radiation? Weak 5 of 18 What is the ionising ability of gamma radiation? Very weak 6 of 18 What effect does a magnetic field have on an alpha particle? Slight deflection 7 of 18 What effect does a magnetic field have on an beta particle? Strong deflection 8 of 18 What effect does a magnetic field have on an gamma particle? No deflection 9 of 18 What is the penetrating power of alpha radiation? (material) Paper 10 of 18 What is the penetrating power of beta radiation? (material) Alumimium 11 of 18 What is the penetrating power of gamma radiation? (material) Lead 12 of 18 What is the range in air of alpha radiation? up to 7 cm 13 of 18 What is the range in air of beta radiation? 1m 14 of 18 What is the range in air of gamma radiation? Long distances 15 of 18 What can be used to detect alpha radiation? Spark counter, cloud chamber, thin window GM tube 16 of 18 What can be used to detect beta radiation? Cloud chamber, GM tube 17 of 18 What can be used to detect gamma radiation? GM tube, photographic film 18 of 18
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