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Neutron radiation — Edexcel & OCR GCSE Physics Definition | GradeGen

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GCSE Physics · key term

Neutron radiation

Definition

Radiation consisting of neutrons emitted from unstable nuclei.

Used by Edexcel and OCR

How each exam board covers it

Edexcel GCSE Physics · 1PH0

Specification 6.10 · Paper 1

Revise: Types of Radiation

Edexcel Physics past papers

OCR GCSE Physics B · J259

Paper 1, Paper 2

An uncharged nucleon that may be emitted by an unstable nucleus.
Revise: Isotopes and Radioactive Emissions

OCR Physics B past papers

Exam tips

1
Include both beta minus (β⁻) and beta plus (β⁺), as well as neutron radiation, when asked to name the types of nuclear radiation.

Related key terms

Alpha particle
Gamma radiation
Radioactive decay
Beta particle
Beta-minus particle

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