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3 marksMagnetic Forces

CAPE Physics Unit 2 · 2004 · Paper 1 · Question 7(a)(ii)

Properties of nuclear radiations.

On Figure 7, sketch and label the paths of the three types of radiation (alpha, beta, gamma) as they travel through the magnetic field directed into the paper.

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  1. 7(a)(i)Complete the table giving the symbol, mass, and charge for alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays.[2 marks]
  2. 7(b)Electrons accelerated through a potential difference of 50 kV strike a target producing X-rays. Calculate the value of the cut-off wavelength λ0.[5 marks]

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