Practice Radioactive Decay - E3 | Theme E: Nuclear and Quantum Physics | IB MYP Grade 11 Physics
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Question 1

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What type of radiation is emitted during alpha decay?

💡 Hint: Remember, it's a helium nucleus!

Question 2

Easy

What is the formula for calculating decay constant?

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between half-life and decay!

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Question 1

Which type of decay emits alpha particles?

  • Alpha Decay
  • Beta Decay
  • Gamma Decay

💡 Hint: Think about the charge and mass associated with each type.

Question 2

True or False: Gamma rays change the mass number of the nucleus.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the properties of gamma radiation.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A sample of radon-222 has a half-life of 3.8 days. If you start with 100g, how much remains after 15.2 days?

💡 Hint: Count how many half-lives fit into 15.2 days and apply them successively.

Question 2

If a radioactive isotope has a decay constant of 0.04 per month, calculate its half-life.

💡 Hint: Use the natural logarithm to find the half-life from the decay constant.

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