O-LevelPhysicsNuclear Physics5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q401 Mark

A narrow beam of radiation from a radioactive source travels out of the page through the point X. The poles of a magnet are placed on either side of the beam. Radiation is now detected both at X and at Z. Which types of radiation are present in the beam?

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Aalpha and beta radiation

Balpha and gamma radiation

Calpha, beta and gamma radiation

Dbeta and gamma radiation

✓ Correct answer

D: beta and gamma radiation

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Topic: Nuclear Physics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2019 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 40.

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