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4.2.1 Radioactive decay and nuclear radiation — AQA Physics 8463 | GradeGen.AI
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Atomic structure
Nuclear Radiation
Radioactive decay and nuclear radiation
Radioactive decay and nuclear radiation
AQA GCSE Physics (8463) — Atomic structure
What You Need to Know
Describe radioactive decay as a random process.
Define activity and its unit (becquerel).
Describe the properties of alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, and neutrons (penetration, range in air, ionising power).
Apply knowledge of radiation properties to evaluate the best sources for given situations.
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