(a)[2]
Suggest a way to identify the sources.
(b)[2]
State two differences between gamma rays and alpha particles.
(c)[1]
State one effect of ionising radiation on living organisms.
Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity
Radioactivity — practice question
A teacher uses two radioactive sources. One source emits only alpha particles, whereas the other emits only beta particles.
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