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4.2 Atoms and nuclear radiation

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Question 16
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A source is needed to monitor the thickness of aluminium foil as it is made. The source is placed above the foil and a detector below it. Which source is the best choice?

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A

A beta source with a half-life of several years

B

An alpha source with a half-life of several years

C

A gamma source with a half-life of several years

D

A beta source with a half-life of several hours

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4.2 Atoms and nuclear radiation Questions

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40 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 4.2 Atoms and nuclear radiation, covering 4.2.1 Radioactive decay and nuclear radiation, 4.2.2 Nuclear equations, 4.2.3 Half-lives and the random nature of radioactive decay, and 4.2.4 Radioactive contamination. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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