USES OF ALPHA, BETA AND GAMMA Flashcards
1
Q
What is a use of alpha?
A
smoke detectors
2
Q
why is using alpha in smoke detectors safe?
A
- coated in plastic
- short range
3
Q
why is alpha used in smoke detectors?
A
-has the highest ionising power
4
Q
what are two uses of beta?
A
- aluminium thickness testing
- filling washing powder boxes
5
Q
name two medical uses of gamma.
A
- tracer
- cancer treatment
