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Diagnostic Misconceptions - Types of Radiation

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The Difference Between Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiation

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Alpha radiation

  • Alpha radiation is made up of two protons and two neutrons.
  • Alpha radiation has a relative charge of +2.
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Beta radiation

  • Beta radiation is a fast moving electron.
  • Beta radiation has a relative charge of -1.
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Gamma radiation

  • Gamma radiation is a high frequency electromagnetic wave.
  • Gamma radiation has zero charge.

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1Energy

2Electricity

3Particle Model of Matter

4Atoms & Radiation

5Forces

5.1Basics of Motion

5.2Forces

5.3Effects of Forces

5.4Pressure

6Waves

6.1Wave Basics

6.2Waves at a Boundary

6.3Sound Waves

6.4Electromagnetic Waves

6.5Lenses

6.6Heat & Radiation

7Magnetism

8Astrophysics

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