5.2.2 The three types of nuclear emission
- Syllabus
- 0625–2026–2027
- Topic
- 5.2.2
- Level
- —
5.2.2.1—Emission of radiation from a nucleus
- Describe the emission of radiation from a nucleus as spontaneous and random in direction
5.2.2.2—Alpha (α), beta (β) and gamma (γ)
- Identify alpha (α), beta (β) and gamma (γ) emissions from the nucleus by recalling: (a) their nature (b) their relative ionising effects (c) their relative penetrating abilities (β+ are not included, β-particles will be taken to refer to β–)
5.2.2.3—Deflection of α-particles, β-particles
- Describe the deflection of α-particles, β-particles and γ-radiation in electric fields and magnetic fields
5.2.2.4—Their relative ionising effects with
- Explain their relative ionising effects with reference to: (a) kinetic energy (b) electric charge
Objective notes
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