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6.5 Uses and dangers of radioactivity

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Alpha radiation is the [     ] nuclear radiation.

A

Alpha radiation is the most strongly ionising and least penetrating nuclear radiation.

B

380380380 counts/min

C

The sheet is too thick, so it absorbs more beta radiation.

D

Contamination transfers radioactive material, so exposure continues until it is removed or decays.

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6.5 Uses and dangers of radioactivity Flashcards

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20 flashcards on Edexcel GCSE Physics 6.5 Uses and dangers of radioactivity: the key terms, definitions and equations you need to recall for Paper 1 and Paper 2.

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