Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

(a(i))[1]

Observation: most particles travel straight through the foil. State what conclusions can be drawn about the atomic model from these observations.

(a(ii))[1]

Observation: a few particles bounce back or are deflected through large angles. State what conclusions can be drawn about the atomic model from these observations.

(b(i))[2]

State and explain which path P, Q or R represents a beam of alpha particles.

(b(ii))[1]

State and explain which way the electric field between the plates is directed.

(c)[2]

Calculate the starting mass of curium-242 in the sample.

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