Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

(a(i))[1]

Suggest a source of these readings.

(a(ii))[1]

Explain why the count-rate readings do not stay constant.

(b)[3]

Complete the nuclide equation for this radioactive decay. $^{\;\;}\text{U} \rightarrow ^{\;\;}\text{Th} + ^{\;\;}\alpha$

(c)[2]

Calculate the time needed for 16 mg of this isotope to decay to 2 mg of this isotope.

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