Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

A radioactive source gives out three kinds of radiation, R, S and T. The diagram shows an experimental arrangement designed to investigate the penetrating ability of R, S and T. What are the identities of radiations R, S and T?

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

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