Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

A radioactive source $S$ produces $\alpha$-particles, $\beta$-particles and $\gamma$-rays. A detector is positioned $5\ \text{cm}$ from $S$. A thin sheet of paper is inserted as shown in the diagram. Which emissions from the source are able to be detected?

  • A$\alpha$-particles and $\beta$-particles only
  • B$\alpha$-particles and $\gamma$-rays only
  • C$\beta$-particles and $\gamma$-rays only
  • D$\alpha$-particles, $\beta$-particles and $\gamma$-rays

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