Exploring Types of Radiation

Which of the following is NOT a type of radiation emitted during radioactive decay?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Delta

• Gamma

What is the charge of an alpha particle?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• Double negative

Which type of radiation is the most penetrating?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

What is the composition of a beta particle?

• 2 protons and 2 neutrons

• An electron

• A photon

• A neutron

Which type of radiation can be stopped by a sheet of paper?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

What is the mass number of an alpha particle?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 0

Which type of radiation is not deflected by electric or magnetic fields?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

What is the symbol for a beta particle?

Which type of radiation is most likely to cause ionisation in air?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

What is the speed of gamma rays?

• Much slower than light

• About the same as sound

• The speed of light

• Half the speed of light