WorksheetsUses of radiation
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is alpha made of (sometimes written 'what is the nature of alpha radiation?')
2 protons and 2 neutrons
A fast moving electron
A high energy wave
What is the nature of Beta radiation?
2 protons and 2 neutrons
A fast moving electron
A high energy wave
What is the nature of Gamma radiation?
2 protons and 2 neutrons
A fast moving electron
A high energy wave
Which type of radiation is the most penetrating?
Alpha
Beta
Gamma
Which type of radiation is the most ionising?
Alpha
Beta
Gamma
Ionising: making into a ____ particle
heavy
smelly
charged
neutral
Smoke alarms use alpha because it is
Most penetrating
Most ionising
Least penetrating
Least ionising
Radiotherapy uses gamma because it is
Most penetrating
Most ionising
Least penetrating
Least ionising
Food irradiation uses gamma because it is
Most penetrating
Most ionising
Least penetrating
Least ionising
Thickness control uses
Alpha
Beta
Gamma
Industrial tracers use
Alpha
Beta
Gamma
Alpha can be stopped by
cm's of air
m's of air
plastic
lead
Beta can be stopped by
cm's of air
m's of air
plastic
lead
Gamma can be stopped by
cm's of air
m's of air
plastic
lead
Who is your favourite teacher?
Mr Banyard
Mr Gibson
Mr Byfield
