WorksheetsYr 9 Sci - Radiation
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of the following is NOT a form of radiation
Gamma
Delta
Alpha
Beta
Which of the following is the symbol for alpha particles?
α
β
δ
β
Alpha particles are composed of
4 neutrons
2 neutrons and 2 protons
2 protons and 2 radioactive electrons
energy
Beta particles are composed of
x rays
2 neutrons and 2 protons
an electron
energy
Gamma particles are composed of
x rays
2 neutrons and 2 protons
an electron
photons (pure energy)
Alpha particles have the greatest mass, then beta and gamma particles do not have any mass.
True
False
All particles in a radioactive atom are emitted from:
the surrounding atoms
the nucleus
the orbiting shells
the waves
Which of the following cause damage to human tissue because they come from heavy metals?
Yo mama's particles
Alpha particles
Gamma particles
Beta particles
Which of the following are most similar to X-rays
Delta particles
Alpha particles
Gamma particles
Beta particles
The particle that does the least amount of damage is a:
Gamma particle
Dust particle
Alpha particle
Beta particle
Which of the follow is a false statement:
Beta rays can be stopped by our clothes
Alpha rays can be stopped by our skin
Gamma rays can only be stopped by a thick lead or concrete layer
Beta rays cannot be stopped by anything
Which of the following travels at the speed of light
All radiation
Alpha particles
Beta particles
Gamma particles
Which of the following travels the SLOWEST
All radiation
Alpha particles
Beta particles
Gamma particles
