Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

Three statements about alpha ($\alpha$) particles and beta ($\beta$) particles are given. Which of these statements can be used to account for the different ionising effects of $\alpha$-particles and $\beta$-particles?

  • A1, 2 and 3
  • B1 and 2 only
  • C1 and 3 only
  • D2 and 3 only

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