5. Explore the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation

Mission Objectives:

• Describe the properties of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation. These include their range in air, their penetrating power, and their ionising power
• Explain the use of alpha, beta and gamma radiation in terms of the properties
• Apply their knowledge to the uses of radiation and evaluate the best sources of radiation to use in a given situation

Keywords

uranium-238, polonium-210, iodine, lead-205, bismuth-209

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