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4.2 Atoms and nuclear radiation

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Question 29
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Sources X and Y have equal activity. X emits alpha particles only and Y emits gamma rays only. Which statement is correct?

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A

X is more hazardous inside the body and Y is more hazardous outside it

B

Y is more hazardous inside the body and X is more hazardous outside it

C

X is more hazardous both inside the body and outside of the body

D

Y is more hazardous both inside the body and outside of the body

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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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