Nuclear Radiation - created from Mind Map

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Alpha

Beta

Gamma

Background Radiation

2 protons, 2 neutrons

Positive Charge

Travels several cm

Absorbed by 4-5cm of air

Strong ionisation energy

Attracted to negative side of electric field

Used in smoke detectors

An electron

Negative charge

Travels several metres

Weak ionisation energy

Attracted to positive side of electric field

Absorbed by a few cm of aluminium

Used to measure thickness of metal being produced

A wave

No charge

Travels infinite

Very weak ionisation energy

Absorbed by a very large amount of lead

Used to sterilise medical equipment and food. Or as a medical tracer

Gas

Food

Medical

Industry

Nuclear Power

Rocks

Cosmic Rays

Fallout: nuclear testing/meltdown

Luminous paint