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- 1. Multiple Choice
In order of most to least penetrating radiation we haveAlpha , Beta, GammaBeta , Gamma , AlphaGamma, Beta, AlphaGamma, Alpha, Beta - 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of radiation is the most ionising?alphabetagamma
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of radiation is the least ionising?alphabetagamma
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of radiation can be stopped by a piece of paper?Alpha radiationBeta radiationGamma radiation
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of radiation can be stopped by a approximately 5 cm of air?Alpha radiationBeta radiationgamma radiation
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of radiation can be stopped by a approximately 1 m of air?Alpha radiationBeta radiationgamma radiation
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of radiation can be stopped by a 5 mm piece of aluminium?Alpha radiationBeta radiationgamma radiation
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of radiation can be stopped by a thick lead sheet?Alpha radiationBeta radiationgamma radiation
- 9. Multiple Choice_______________ is the process by which unstable atoms emit radiation until they become stable.RadiationChemical ReactionRadioactive DecayIsotopes
- 10. Multiple ChoiceName the most penetrating type of radiation.alphabetagammalambda
- 11. Multiple ChoiceName the instrument used to detect radioactivity.voltmeterohmeterseismographgeiger counter
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is not a method for safely handling radioactive materials?Pointing it away from yourself and othersSpending as little time as possible with the radiationPicking it up using your handsStoring in a lead lined container
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhen does radioactive decay occur?When the nucleus of an isotope is unstableWhen the nucleus of an isotope is stableWhen the electrons of an isotope are spinningWhen the electrons of an isotope are shared with another isotope
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