Cambridge IGCSE Physics
Cambridge IGCSE Physics Radioactivity Exam Questions
Free Cambridge IGCSE Physics exam questions on Radioactivity, with mark schemes. Covers background radiation, alpha, beta and gamma emissions, decay, half-life and safety.
Radioactivity exam questions
Every Cambridge IGCSE Physics past paper question on Topic 5, collected into one pack with the mark schemes. Answer them without notes, mark them line by line, then move on to full past papers.
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Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625 Flashcards (Anki & Quizlet)
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About Cambridge IGCSE Physics Radioactivity
This sub-topic covers radioactivity.
What you need to know
- Emissions Properties and ionising effect.
- Decay Nuclear equations and randomness.
- Half-life Calculations and uses.
Common mistakes in Radioactivity
- Forgetting background correction.
- Wrong decay equations.
Try two Radioactivity exam-style questions
1. A sample's activity halves every 3 days. What fraction remains after 9 days? (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
1/8.
2. State the most ionising radiation. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
Alpha.
Radioactivity FAQs
What does this cover?
Radiation, decay and half-life.
How should sources be handled?
With tongs, at a distance, and stored in lead.
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