What is the aim of the experiment?
AQA A Level Physics required practical 12 Gamma

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12th Grade
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Diana Bracewell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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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