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5.2.2a Alpha, beta and gamma emission

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Question 32

Which row correctly matches three radioactive sources with different properties to their practical or industrial uses?

Emits α\alphaα-particles and has a long half-lifeEmits β\betaβ-particles and has a long half-lifeEmits γ \gamma\,γ radiation and has a long half-life
Amonitoring the thickness of papersmoke detectorsterilising medical instruments
Bsmoke detectormonitoring the thickness of papersterilising medical instruments
Csterilising medical instrumentsmonitoring the thickness of papersmoke detector
Dsmoke detectorsterilising medical instrumentsmonitoring the thickness of paper
A

Row A

B

Row B

C

Row C

D

Row D

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