Types of Radiation
Authored by Lisa Thompson
Science
10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which type of radioactive decay is most penetrating?
Alpha
Beta
Gamma
Delta
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which type of radioactive decay is most ionising?
Alpha
Beta
Gamma
Delta
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NGSS.HS-PS1-8
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which type of radiation is most easily absorbed and travels only a few centimeters in air?
Alpha
Beta
Gamma
Neutron
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which type of radiation travels tens of centimeters in air?
Alpha
Beta
Gamma
Neutron
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Describe the different properties of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation.
Alpha radiation is the most penetrating, beta radiation is moderately penetrating, and gamma radiation is the least penetrating.
Alpha radiation is the least penetrating, beta radiation is moderately penetrating, and gamma radiation is the most penetrating.
Alpha radiation is moderately penetrating, beta radiation is the least penetrating, and gamma radiation is the most penetrating.
Alpha radiation is the most penetrating, beta radiation is the least penetrating, and gamma radiation is moderately penetrating.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the charge of gamma (γ) rays?
Positive
Negative
No charge
Both positive and negative
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which best describes beta radiation?
A helium nucleus.
A fast moving electron.
High frequency electromagnetic wave.
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NGSS.HS-PS1-8
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