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4.2 Atoms and nuclear radiation

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Question 17
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A small amount of a radioactive material is swallowed by accident. Which radiation would be the most hazardous inside the body?

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A

Gamma, because it passes out through the body most easily

B

Beta, because it is absorbed by a few millimetres of metal

C

Alpha, because it passes through the body without stopping

D

Alpha, because it is absorbed by tissue and ionises strongly

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4.2 Atoms and nuclear radiation Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /4.2 Atoms and nuclear radiation

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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