Diagnostic Misconceptions - Types of Radiation
Physics: AQA GCSE Higher, topic 4.1.13
The Difference Between Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiation
Alpha radiation
- Alpha radiation is made up of two protons and two neutrons.
- Alpha radiation has a relative charge of +2.
Beta radiation
- Beta radiation is a fast moving electron.
- Beta radiation has a relative charge of -1.
Gamma radiation
- Gamma radiation is a high frequency electromagnetic wave.
- Gamma radiation has zero charge.
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