ALPHA BETA GAMMA Flashcards
1
Q
What is the nature of alpha?
A
2 protons and 2 neutrons
2
Q
What is the nature of beta?
A
and electron from the nucleus
3
Q
What is the nature of gamma?
A
an electromagnetic wave
4
Q
What is the charge of alpha?
A
+2
5
Q
What is the charge of beta?
A
-1
6
Q
What is the charge of gamma?
A
0
7
Q
What is the penetrating power of alpha?
A
Low
8
Q
What is the penetrating power of beta?
A
Medium
9
Q
What is the penetrating power of gamma?
A
High
10
Q
What is the ionising power of alpha?
A
High
11
Q
What is the ionising power of beta?
A
Medium
12
Q
What is the ionising power of gamma?
A
Low
13
Q
What is a use of alpha?
A
Smoke detectors
14
Q
What are two uses of beta?
A
Aluminium foil thickness testing and filling washing powder boxes.
15
Q
What are three uses of gamma?
A
Testing for holes in pipes, cancer treatment, tracer.
