Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Radiation Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the Geiger-Muller tube in the demonstration?

• To measure temperature

• To detect radiation

• To detect sound

• To measure humidity

Which type of radiation is primarily emitted by americium?

• Alpha

• Gamma

• Beta

• Neutron

What material is used to stop alpha particles in the demonstration?

• Paper

• Plastic

• Wood

• Lead

What is the isotope of strontium used in the demonstration?

• Strontium-92

• Strontium-91

• Strontium-90

• Strontium-89

Which material is used to stop beta particles in the demonstration?

• Paper

• Plastic

• Wood

• Aluminium

Which type of radiation requires thick lead to be effectively blocked?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

• Neutron

Which type of radiation is described as being very ionizing but not very penetrating?

• Neutron

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

What is the main safety advice given for handling radiation sources?

• Ignore background radiation

• Increase exposure time

• Decrease distance from sources

• Increase distance and reduce exposure time

Which statement correctly describes contamination and radiation?

• Contamination is the presence of radioactive material on surfaces, radiation is the emission of energy

• Radiation is the presence of radioactive material on surfaces, contamination is the emission of energy

• Contamination is the emission of energy, radiation is the presence of radioactive material on surfaces

• Radiation and contamination both involve the emission of energy