Types of Radiation

Which type of radioactive decay is most penetrating?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

• Delta

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Which type of radioactive decay is most ionising?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

• Delta

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Which type of radiation is most easily absorbed and travels only a few centimeters in air?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

• Neutron

Which type of radiation travels tens of centimeters in air?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

• Neutron

Describe the different properties of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation.

• Alpha radiation is the most penetrating, beta radiation is moderately penetrating, and gamma radiation is the least penetrating.

• Alpha radiation is the least penetrating, beta radiation is moderately penetrating, and gamma radiation is the most penetrating.

• Alpha radiation is moderately penetrating, beta radiation is the least penetrating, and gamma radiation is the most penetrating.

• Alpha radiation is the most penetrating, beta radiation is the least penetrating, and gamma radiation is moderately penetrating.

What is the charge of gamma (γ) rays?

• Positive

• Negative

• No charge

• Both positive and negative

Which best describes beta radiation?

• A helium nucleus.

• A fast moving electron.

• High frequency electromagnetic wave.

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Which best describes gamma radiation?

• A helium nucleus.

• A fast moving electron.

• High frequency electromagnetic wave.

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Which type of radiation is used in smoke detectors?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

• X-ray

What is the primary difference between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation?

• Ionizing radiation has higher energy and can remove tightly bound electrons from atoms.

• Non-ionizing radiation has higher energy and can remove tightly bound electrons from atoms.

• Ionizing radiation has lower energy and cannot remove tightly bound electrons from atoms.

• Non-ionizing radiation has lower energy and can remove tightly bound electrons from atoms.

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