Radiation Flashcards
1
Q
What can you measure radiation with?
A
Beiges Counter
2
Q
What is the unit for decays measured per second?
A
Bequerels (Bq)
3
Q
What are the 4 types of radiation?
A
- Alpha
- Beta
- Gamma
- Neutrons
4
Q
What are the properties of Alpha radiation?
Made up of, Distance travelled in air, Absorbed by, Ionising Power
A
- 2 protons, 2 neutrons
- 5cm
- Paper
- Very ionising
5
Q
What are the properties of beta radiation?
Made up of, Distance travelled in air, Absorbed by, Ionising Power
A
- Fast moving electron
- few metres
- 5cm of Aluminium
- Moderately ionising
6
Q
What are the properties of Gamma Radiation?
Made up of, Distance travelled in air, Absorbed by, Ionising Power
A
- High Energy (Electromagnetic radiation)
- Unlimited
- Several cm of lead Or 1 metre of concrete
- Weakly ionising
