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5.2.2a Alpha, beta and gamma emission

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Which properties must a radioisotope have for its radiation to make it suitable for use as a medical tracer inside a patient's body?

Half-life of several minutes, emitting $α\alpha$ only

Half-life of several years, emitting $β\beta$ only

Half-life of several hours, emitting $γ\gamma$ only

Half-life of several hours, emitting $α\alpha$ only

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5.2.2a Alpha, beta and gamma emission

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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