Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

An ionising radiation detector is used to measure the background count rate in a classroom where no radioactive samples are present. The counts per minute recorded over a span of time are listed in Table 10.1.
(a(i))[2]

State two sources that could produce this background radiation.

(a(ii))[1]

Explain why the readings are not identical.

(b)[4]

Calculate the half-life for the radioactive sample.

(c)[3]

Match each type of ionising radiation to its property, then join the property to its use. One connection has already been drawn.

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