IB Physics HL E.3.6 Random radioactive decay Question Bank
Practise IB Physics SL/HL E.3.6 by applying random radioactive decay concepts to exam-style physics questions.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2025
- Course
- Physics HL
- Level
- HL
Exam points
- identify the relevant physical quantity, model or diagram
- apply the correct equation and units to the evidence
- justify the result using conservation laws, fields or energy relationships
E.3.6—Random radioactive decay question 1
[Maximum number: 2]
Radioactive decay is said to be "random" and "spontaneous". Outline what is meant by each of these terms.
Random:
Spontaneous:
random:
it cannot be predicted which nucleus will decay
OR
it cannot be predicted when a nucleus will decay
spontaneous:
the decay cannot be influenced/modified in any way
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