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5.2.2a Alpha, beta and gamma emission

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Question 91

Which statement about the applications and properties of radioactive radiation is not correct?

A

β\betaβ-particles are used in domestic smoke detectors to ionise the air.

B

γ\gammaγ-rays are used to sterilise medical equipment because they can kill bacteria.

C

β\betaβ-particles are used to monitor the thickness of thin metal sheets in manufacturing.

D

α\alphaα-particles can be stopped by a single sheet of paper.

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134 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 5.2.2a Alpha, beta and gamma emission. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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