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5.2.2a Alpha, beta and gamma emission

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Question 22

The charge on a proton is eee. What is the charge on a β−\beta^-β−-particle and what is the charge on an α\alphaα-particle?

A

β−\beta^-β−-particle: −e-e−e; α\alphaα-particle: 2e2e2e

B

β−\beta^-β−-particle: eee; α\alphaα-particle: 2e2e2e

C

β−\beta^-β−-particle: −e-e−e; α\alphaα-particle: 4e4e4e

D

β−\beta^-β−-particle: eee; α\alphaα-particle: 4e4e4e

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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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