Practice - Types of Radiation
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Practice Questions
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What is emitted during alpha decay?
💡 Hint: Think about what forms a helium nucleus.
Which type of radiation can penetrate paper?
💡 Hint: Consider how each radiation type interacts with materials.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the composition of an alpha particle?
💡 Hint: What two key particles make up helium?
True or False: Gamma rays have the highest ionization ability among the three types of radiation.
💡 Hint: Which type do you think penetrates better?
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Challenge Problems
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Determine the impact of distance and shielding on the exposure risk from gamma radiation in a medical setting.
💡 Hint: Consider how gamma rays interact with materials physically.
Design a basic safety protocol for handling isotopes emitting alpha and beta radiation in a laboratory environment.
💡 Hint: Think about what materials effectively block different types of radiation.
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