Radiation Flashcards

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Alpha radiation is a type of?

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Helium nuclei

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Where does radiation occur?

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When the unstable isotope breaks down, it releases radiation

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Beta radiation is a type of:

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Electro magnetic burst of energy

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Gamma rays can reach how far?

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Past paper and wood but not lead

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Alpha rays can reach how far?

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Only to paper

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Betta rays can reach how far?

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Paper and wood

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