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

Atoms, nuclei and radiation — practice question

A radioactive sample can undergo decay through the release of either $\alpha$-radiation or $\beta$-radiation and/or $\gamma$-radiation.
(a)[1]

State the type of radiation that is made up of leptons.

(b)[1]

State the type of radiation that is made up of quarks.

(c)[1]

State the type of radiation that is unable to be deflected by an electric field.

(d)[1]

State the type of radiation that has a continuous range of energies rather than discrete energy values.

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