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air• Prior learning

– Properties of alpha beta gamma– Penetration power through paper, aluminum,Lead

• Key words– Geiger muller counter, Stop clock, penetration

Topic – Physics 2aMonday 8th February

Alpha, Beta, Gamma Radiation

• Complete practical activity safely to produce accurate data

• Design suitable table to record results and discuss findings

• Draw diagrams to and write equations to show alpha beta and gamma decay

By the end of thi lesson we should be able to:

Topic – Physics 2a

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Task 1: Match the symbol•α

•ß

•γ

• High energy electron formed when a neutron changes into a proton and an electron

• 2 protons 2 neutrons 2+ charge

• Wave of EM radiation, highly penetrating

Topic – Physics 2a

Recap Alpha deay• Alpha decay• 2 protons 2neutrons (helium

particle)• 238U 234Th + 4α + energy

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Recap – Beta decay• Beta• (ß) 14C 14N + 0 ß + V+ energy• Beta particles are electrons originating

from the NUCLEUS of a radioactive atom.

• This occurs when an excess neutron changes into a proton and an electron whilst ejecting an antineutrino particle (uncharged/massless)

Topic – Physics 2a

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Recap – Gamma decay• Gamma rays • (light/EM radiation) no mass,

uncharged• Usually released after alpha or beta

decay•(γ) 131I 131Xe + 0 e + γ

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Thin mica Thinaluminiumstops beta

Thick leadreduces gamma

Skin orpaper stopsalpha

Task 2: Draw and explainTopic – Physics 2a

Task 1: Experiment 6.2 pg 60 STAWA

• Copy background• Aim• Method (use lab notes)• Diagram of set up• Table for results• Hmk = complete post lab

discussion 1-5 in lab book

Topic – Physics 2a

Summary Task • Read summary 5.2• Answer 5.2 questions 3,4,5

Topic – Physics 2a

Alpha, Beta, Gamma Radiation

• Complete practical activity safely to produce accurate data

• Design suitable table to record results and discuss findings

• Draw diagrams to and write equations to show alpha beta and gamma decay

By the end of this lesson we should be able to:

Topic – Physics 2a