Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

Fig. 11.1 displays the arrangement of four atoms P, Q, R and S.
(a)[2]

State which pair of atoms are isotopes of the same element, and justify your answer.

(b(i))[1]

State one example of the damage that X-rays may cause.

(b(ii))[2]

State and explain how radiographers can be protected from the damage caused by X-rays.

(c(i))[1]

Deduce the type of radiation given out by the radioactive source.

(c(ii))[1]

State why the meter does not give a reading of zero counts per second.

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