Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Atoms, nuclei and radiation

Atoms, nuclei and radiation — practice question

Scientists studying the count rate from a radioactive source noticed that the count rate varies. What do these variations indicate about the nature of radioactive decay?

  • AIt involves atomic nuclei.
  • BIt is predictable.
  • CIt is random.
  • DIt is spontaneous.

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