Practice Beta (β) Particles (12.2.2) - Radioactivity

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Question 1.
What charge do beta particles have?
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Think about the nature of electrons.
Question 2.
What is required to stop beta particles?
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Consider materials that are thicker than paper.
3Question 3.
Beta particles are positively charged. True or False?
- True
- False
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Think about the charge of electrons.
4Question 4.
What material is effective for stopping beta particles?
- Paper
- Aluminum
- Lead
- Wood
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Consider the hardness of the materials.
Question 5.
Calculate the penetration depth of beta particles in a certain material. Given that a beta particle can penetrate 1 cm of aluminum, how many layers of 0.5 cm aluminum are needed to completely stop them?
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Think about how to sum up thicknesses.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of beta particle emissions for workers in nuclear facilities. What safety measures should be considered?
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Consider why radiation protection is critical.

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