Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

Which statement correctly describes alpha, beta and gamma emissions?

  • AAlpha-particles are lighter than beta-particles.
  • BBeta-particles are not deflected by magnetic fields.
  • CGamma rays are more penetrating than alpha-particles and beta-particles.
  • DGamma rays are more ionising than alpha-particles and beta-particles.

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