Practice Radioactive Decay - 12.4 | 12. Radioactivity | ICSE Class 10 Physics
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Question 1

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What happens in radioactive decay?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about stability and what happens during the decay process.

Question 2

Easy

What type of particle is emitted during alpha decay?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the composition and charge of an alpha particle.

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Question 1

What type of particle is released in alpha decay?

  • Beta particle
  • Alpha particle
  • Gamma ray

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the composition of an alpha particle.

Question 2

True or False: Beta decay results in a nucleus that has a higher atomic number.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how the transformation affects the atomic number.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the remaining amount of a 100g sample of Uranium-235 after three half-lives, knowing its half-life is 700 million years.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember to apply the half-life principle iteratively.

Question 2

Discuss the potential implications of radioactive decay in nuclear medicine and offer at least two examples.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the properties of different isotopes influence their application in medicine.

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