Radiation Flashcards
1
Q
In order of most to least penetrating radiation we have
A
Gamma, beta, alpha
2
Q
Which type of radiation is the most ionising?
A
Alpha
3
Q
Which type of radiation is least ionising?
A
Gamma
4
Q
What type of radiation can be stopped by a piece of paper?
A
Alpha radiation
5
Q
What type of radiation can be stopped by approximately 5cm of air?
A
Alpha
6
Q
What type of radiation can be stopped by a approximately 1 m of air?
A
Beta radiation
7
Q
What type of radiation can be stopped by a 5 mm piece of aluminium?
A
Beta radiation
8
Q
What type of radiation can be stopped by a thick lead sheet?
A
Gamma radiation
9
Q
_______________ is the process by which unstable atoms emit radiation until they become stable.
A
Radioactive Decay
10
Q
Name the most penetrating type of radiation.
A
gamma
