WJEC A-Level Physics (Wales) · WJEC A430QS
3.5 Nuclear decay
Written & reviewed by James Millett — Biology (Imperial College London), PGCE Science (University of Cambridge).
Practice questions on Nuclear decay
- A nucleus of uranium-238 undergoes alpha decay to form a nucleus of thorium-234. Explain w… (5 marks, Explain)
- Explain what gamma radiation is and describe why emitting gamma radiation does not change … (5 marks, Explain)
- A radioactive nucleus emits a beta particle during nuclear decay. Explain what a beta part… (5 marks, Explain)
- A sample of radioactive material emits alpha particles. Describe the nature of an alpha pa… (5 marks, Describe and Explain)
- Radioactive substances undergo nuclear decay, emitting different types of radiation. Expla… (5 marks, Explain)