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

Atoms, nuclei and radiation — practice question

Which statement concerning $\alpha$-particles is correct?

  • A$\alpha$-particles emitted from a single radioactive isotope have a continuous distribution of energies.
  • B$\alpha$-particles have less ionising power than $\beta$-particles.
  • CThe charge of an $\alpha$-particle is $+1.60 \times 10^{-19}\,\text{C}$.
  • DThe speeds of $\alpha$-particles can be as high as $1.5 \times 10^{7}\,\text{m s}^{-1}$.

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