Flashcards
Physics - Radiation
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- 1what is Alpha Radiation Is made from?2 Neutrons and 2 Protons.
- 2what is Beta Radiation Is Made From?an electron is made when a neutron splits, the electron then gets fired out of the atom at high speeds, creating a Beta Particle.
- 3what is Gamma radiation is made from?randomly emitted waves from the atom.
- 4In chernobyl Will there be a high or low radiation?High.
- 5What happened in chernobyl?A nuclear power plant blew up in a safety test.
- 6What type of radiation can't go through paper?Alpha.
- 7What type of radiation is stopped by many metres of concrete?Gamma.
- 8What type of radiation can't go through aluminium?Beta.
- 9What type of radiation is emitted from cosmic rays?Background Radiation
- 10Name One use for Alpha Radiation (Fire)The Alarm in a fire alarm.
- 11Name a Use of Beta Radiation (Factory)paper Rollers to test the right width of the paper.
- 12Explain the term Half LifeThe time taken for the radioactivity of a specified isotope to fall to half its original value.
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