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Alpha Beta Gamma
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GCSE Physics (Radioactivity) Mind Map on Alpha Beta Gamma, created by Erin Boyle on 13/03/2016.
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radiation
alpha
beta
gamma
physics
radioactivity
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Erin Boyle
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Alpha Beta Gamma
α
stopped = paper
range = few cm
particles
2 protons
2 neutrons
β
stopped = thin metal
range = 1m
fast moving e-
γ
stopped = thick lead
unlimited range in air
electromagnetic radiation
magnetic / electric field
separate α β γ
Ionisation
α β γ ionise substances they pass through
damage / kill living cells
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