Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

The diagram illustrates the tracks taken by three different forms of radiation X, Y and Z. Which row correctly names X, Y and Z?

  • AX: $\alpha$-particles; Y: $\beta$-particles; Z: $\gamma$-rays
  • BX: $\beta$-particles; Y: $\alpha$-particles; Z: $\gamma$-rays
  • CX: $\beta$-particles; Y: $\gamma$-rays; Z: $\alpha$-particles
  • DX: $\gamma$-rays; Y: $\alpha$-particles; Z: $\beta$-particles

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