Edexcel IGCSE Physics 7.9 Detecting Ionising Radiation Questions
Choose photographic film or a Geiger–Müller detector when asked how to detect ionising radiation.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2019
- Course
- Physics 4PH1
Exam points
- Name photographic film or a Geiger–Müller detector as a device that detects ionising radiation.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics 7.9 Detecting Ionising Radiation Questions question 1
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This question is about radioactive isotopes used for medical imaging.
When iodine-131 decays, it emits beta radiation and gamma radiation.
A patient swallows a tablet containing iodine-131. The radiation emitted can be detected outside the body.
State the name of a piece of equipment that can detect the radiation emitted by iodine-131.
Geiger-Muller tube / GM tube / photographic film / scintillator
Accept:
- detector or counter for tube
Ignore:
- radiation detector
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