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O-LevelPhysicsNuclear Physics5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q401 Mark

Which types of radiation may be emitted by radioactive decay?

Aalpha-particles and gamma rays
Bmicrowaves and infra-red
Cradio waves and microwaves
Dultra-violet and X-rays

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A: alpha-particles and gamma rays

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Nuclear Physics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2017 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 40.

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