Physics-Nuclear
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Name three types of nuclear particles?
Alpha, beta and gamma
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What are their charges and what do they consist of?
Alpha-positive-2protons,2neutrons Beta-negative-an electron Gamma-zero-Em wave
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What are their penetrations?
Alpha-4cm of aim-sheet of paper will stop it Beta-40cm of air-mm of aliminium will stop it Gamma-Km of air-cm lead will stop it
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What are these types of radiation made by?
These types of radiation are made by the nucleus of an atom
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What happens if an electron is unstable?
If an electron is unstable an electron of alpha, beta or gamma will come out
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What is ionisation?
When an electron is added or removed it is called ionisation
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What does a geiger tube do?
A geiger tube detects radiation
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Name an experiment which detects radiation?
An experiment that detects radiation is the cloud chamber experiment which is done in a vaccume
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What can radiation appear on and why?
Radiation can appear on photographic film as it is light reactive
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What happens if people come in contact with radiation?
• Nuclear radiation may cause ionistation of the DNA in cells; this may cause the cells to- be repaired, die or become cancerous
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What happens if you receive a large dossage of radiation?
• Anyone who receives a large dosage of radiation may have so many cells killed that they are unable to function properly- radiation sickness
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What happens if you receive a smaller dose of radiation?
• Smaller doses may lead to an increased chance of a cancer developing
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What is an isotope?
• An isotope is and atom with different amounts of neutrons in the nucleus
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What is decay?
Decay is the change from one thing to another releasing energy
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Name four sources of background radiation?
Sources of background radiation are: radon in the air, cosmic rays from space, radiation from rocks and in air and medical radiation
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What is activity measured in?
Activity is measured in decays per second
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What is a bequerelle?
1Bq=1 decay per second
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What is the fuels role in the nuclear reactor?
The fuel in a nuclear reactor transforms nuclear energy to heat energy
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What does the moderator do?
The moderator slows the neutrons down
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What do the control rods do?
The control rods absorb neutrons
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What does the collant do?
The coolant is to transport heat from the cove to the boiler
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What does the containment vessel do?
The containment vessel is to prevent radiation escaping
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What is nuclear fission?
• Nuclear fission is were nuclei of an unstable isotope split when they are struck by neutrons from other fissioning atoms
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What is a chain reaction?
A chain reaction is when a nucleus already divided by nuclear fission's neutrons hit other neighbouring atoms causing their nucleus to split and this happens again and again
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The advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power?
• The disadvantages of nuclear power is that there is a risk of accident and nuclear waste is harmful to humans and will remain active for thousands of years
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How does a geiger counter work?
• A geiger counter works by when a nuclear tadiation enters the tube I causes ionisation which allows a small currrent to pass. A counter counts each passage of the current
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What is the ionisation desity in alpha like?
Ionisation density- in alpha: very dense
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What is the ionisation density in beta like?
In beta- bit less dense
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What is the ionisation density like in gamma?
In gamma- spread everywhere no dense at all
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What are their charges and what do they consist of?
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Alpha-positive-2protons,2neutrons Beta-negative-an electron Gamma-zero-Em wave
Card 3
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What are their penetrations?
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Card 4
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What are these types of radiation made by?
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Card 5
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What happens if an electron is unstable?
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