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6.3 Nuclear equations and decay

6.3 Nuclear equations and decay

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Question 32

Radioactive tracers are used to monitor the flow of blood through a patient's heart.

A radioactive isotope is injected into the patient's bloodstream.

As the blood circulates, doctors use a specialized camera outside the body to detect the radiation emitted by the tracer.

Which type of radiation is able to pass through the patient's body tissues to reach the camera?

A

alpha

B

beta minus

C

beta plus

D

gamma

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6.3 Nuclear equations and decay Questions

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90 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 6.3 Nuclear equations and decay. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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