Physics A-Level
Choice of radiation source
What Choice of radiation source means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Choice of radiation source
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Beta from a suitable source is used for thin sheets such as paper and aluminium foil, while gamma is used for thicker or denser steel.
Topics that use Choice of radiation source
- Rutherford scattering (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Absorption and shielding
- Absorption experiment
- Absorption of radiation
- Atomic and nuclear structure
- Background radiation
- Background radiation and correction
- Corrected count rate
- Development of scientific models
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