What is emitted during alpha decay?

Nuclear Decay: Alpha Beta and Gamma Explained

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A neutron
A beta particle
A gamma ray
An alpha particle
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a potential health risk of alpha particles?
They cause immediate skin burns
They are harmful if ingested or inhaled
They are harmless to humans
They can penetrate deep into the body
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a characteristic of beta particles compared to alpha particles?
They are larger and travel shorter distances
They have higher ionizing power
They are smaller and travel further
They are stopped by a sheet of paper
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In beta plus decay, what happens to a proton?
It turns into a gamma ray
It remains unchanged
It turns into an electron
It turns into a neutron
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common use of beta particles in medicine?
Gamma knife surgery
Brachytherapy
X-ray imaging
Ultrasound
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is released during gamma decay?
A beta particle
An alpha particle
A neutron
A gamma ray photon
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are gamma rays used in oncology?
They are easily stopped by skin
They can penetrate deep into tissues
They are less harmful than alpha particles
They are visible to the human eye
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