Alpha Beta Gamma Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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What are the three types of nuclear radiation?
A
Alpha (α), Beta (β), Gamma (γ)
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3
Q
What is alpha radiation?
A
An alpha particle is 2 protons and 2 neutrons (like a helium nucleus).
4
Q
Can alpha be stopped by skin
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Yeaa Alpha – stopped by paper or skin.
5
Q
What stops beta radiation?
A
Thin a Thin aluminium.
6
Q
What stops gamma radiation?
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Thick lead or several metres of concrete.
7
Q
What’s bad about radiation
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