AQA A Level Physics required practical 12 Gamma

AQA A Level Physics required practical 12 Gamma

12th Grade

12 Qs

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AQA A Level Physics required practical 12 Gamma

AQA A Level Physics required practical 12 Gamma

Assessment

Quiz

Physics

12th Grade

Medium

Created by

Diana Bracewell

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12 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the aim of the experiment?

To measure the background radiation

To verify the inverse square law for gamma radiation

To calculate the count rate of the gamma source

To determine the distance between the source and detector

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the independent variable in the experiment?

The count rate / activity of the source

The distance between the source and detector

The time interval of each measurement

The thickness of aluminium foil

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the dependent variable in the experiment?

The count rate / activity of the source

The distance between the source and detector

The time interval of each measurement

The thickness of aluminium foil

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the control variables in the experiment?

The count rate / activity of the source

The distance between the source and detector

The time interval of each measurement

The thickness of aluminium foil

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What equipment is required for the experiment?

Metre ruler and stopwatch

Geiger Muller tube and gamma source

Aluminium sheet

Lab coat, gloves, and goggles

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be done before measuring the count rate with the gamma source?

Measure the background radiation

Shield the Geiger-Muller tube with aluminium foil

Calculate the uncertainty in the readings

Reduce the exposure time of the gamma source

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be done to prevent measuring alpha or beta radiation?

Use a more modern Geiger counter

Handle the gamma source with long tongs

Keep the gamma source in a lead-lined box

Insert an aluminium sheet in front of the source

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