Physics 5054 · O Level · Detection of radioactivity

Detection of radioactivity — practice question

Thin aluminium foil is used for cooking. The diagram shows an arrangement used to regulate the thickness of aluminium foil produced in a factory. What is the most suitable radioactive source for the system?

  • Abeta, half-life $1\text{ hour}$
  • Bbeta, half-life $6\text{ years}$
  • Cgamma, half-life $1\text{ hour}$
  • Dgamma, half-life $6\text{ years}$

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