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4.2 Atoms and nuclear radiation

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Alpha, beta and gamma radiation all pass through air. Which statement about their ionising power is correct?

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Gamma is the most ionising and alpha is the least ionising

B

Beta is the most ionising and gamma is the least ionising

C

Alpha and beta ionise equally and gamma is the most ionising

D

Alpha is the most ionising and gamma is the least ionising

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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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