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  6. Exam-Style Questions - Radioactive Decay

Exam-Style Questions - Radioactive Decay

Physics: AQA GCSE Higher, topic 4.2.28

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Physics: AQA GCSE Higher contents

  1. 1 Energy

    • 1.1 Energy Changes

      • 1.1.1 Energy Stores
      • 1.1.2 Energy Storing
      • 1.1.3 Internal Energy
      • 1.1.4 Kinetic Energy Storage
      • 1.1.5 Gravitational Potential Energy Storage
      • 1.1.6 Elastic Potential Energy Storage
      • 1.1.7 Calculating Changes in Energy
      • 1.1.8 Changes in Kinetic Energy - Calculations
      • 1.1.9 Changes in GPE - Calculations
      • 1.1.10 Changes in EPE - Calculations
      • 1.1.11 Energy Transfers
      • 1.1.12 Energy Transfer Examples
      • 1.1.13 Conservation of Energy
      • 1.1.14 Mechanical Work - Calculations
      • 1.1.15 Mechanical Work Done
      • 1.1.16 Mechanical Work Done Equation
      • 1.1.17 Electrical Work Done
      • 1.1.18 Power
      • 1.1.19 Electrical Work Done- Calculations
      • 1.1.20 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Stationary Objects
    • 1.2 Energy Losses & Efficiency

      • 1.2.1 Energy Wastage
      • 1.2.2 Energy Efficiency
      • 1.2.3 Reducing Energy Loss
      • 1.2.4 Power & Energy Transfer
      • 1.2.5 Required Practical - Investigating Insulation
      • 1.2.6 Efficiency - Calculations
      • 1.2.7 Grade 9 - Energy & Efficiency
    • 1.3 Energy Resources

      • 1.3.1 Energy Resources
      • 1.3.2 Fossil Fuels
      • 1.3.3 Geothermal Energy
      • 1.3.4 Wind Energy
      • 1.3.5 Water Energy
      • 1.3.6 Tidal Energy
      • 1.3.7 Nuclear Energy
      • 1.3.8 Solar Energy
      • 1.3.9 Original Source of Energy
      • 1.3.10 Non-Renewable & Renewable Resources
      • 1.3.11 Uses of Energy Sources
      • 1.3.12 Changing Electricity Use
      • 1.3.13 Renewable Energy
      • 1.3.14 Limits to Renewable Energy Resources
      • 1.3.15 End of Topic Test - Energy
      • 1.3.16 Exam-Style Questions - Energy
  2. 2 Electricity

    • 2.1 Electric Charge

      • 2.1.1 Circuit Diagrams
      • 2.1.2 Circuit Symbols
      • 2.1.3 Current
      • 2.1.4 Current Equation
      • 2.1.5 Current - Calculations
      • 2.1.6 Conductors
      • 2.1.7 Electrical Conductors - Electrons
      • 2.1.8 Potential Difference
      • 2.1.9 Voltage Equation
      • 2.1.10 Measurements in Circuit
      • 2.1.11 Voltage - Calculations
      • 2.1.12 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Powering a Circuit
    • 2.2 Resistance & Electrical Work

      • 2.2.1 Resistance
      • 2.2.2 Measuring Resistance
      • 2.2.3 Resistance Graph
      • 2.2.4 Diodes
      • 2.2.5 LDRs & Thermistors
      • 2.2.6 Electrical Work
      • 2.2.7 Power
      • 2.2.8 Ohm's Law
      • 2.2.9 Ohm's Law - Equation
      • 2.2.10 Resistance & Ohms Law - Calculations
      • 2.2.11 Electrical Work - Calculations
      • 2.2.12 Required Practical - Investigating Resistance
    • 2.3 Electric Circuits

      • 2.3.1 Series Circuits
      • 2.3.2 Resistors
      • 2.3.3 Required Practical - I–V Characteristics
      • 2.3.4 Cells in Series
      • 2.3.5 Series Circuits - Calculations
      • 2.3.6 Parallel Circuits
      • 2.3.7 Parallel Current
      • 2.3.8 Parallel Resistance
      • 2.3.9 Lights in Parallel
      • 2.3.10 Parallel Circuits - Calculations
      • 2.3.11 Grade 9 - Circuits
      • 2.3.12 Exam-Style Questions - Electricity
    • 2.4 Electricity in Homes

      • 2.4.1 AC/DC
      • 2.4.2 Mains Electricity
      • 2.4.3 Power Ratings
      • 2.4.4 National Grid
      • 2.4.5 Domestic Uses - Calculations
      • 2.4.6 Fuses & Circuit Breakers
      • 2.4.7 Fuse Ratings
      • 2.4.8 Earthing
      • 2.4.9 Dangers of the Live Wire
      • 2.4.10 End of Topic Test - Electricity
    • 2.5 Static Electricity

      • 2.5.1 Electrical Charge
      • 2.5.2 Charging an Object
      • 2.5.3 Charged Objects
      • 2.5.4 Static Electricity
      • 2.5.5 Electric Fields
      • 2.5.6 Field Diagrams
  3. 3 Particle Model of Matter

    • 3.1 States of Matter

      • 3.1.1 Atomic Model
      • 3.1.2 Atomic Structure
      • 3.1.3 Sub-Atomic Particles
      • 3.1.4 Models of the Atom
      • 3.1.5 Alpha Particles
      • 3.1.6 Electron Arrangements
      • 3.1.7 Density
      • 3.1.8 Density Equation
      • 3.1.9 Density & the Particle Model
      • 3.1.10 Density - Calculations
      • 3.1.11 Changes of State
      • 3.1.12 Melting & Boiling
      • 3.1.13 Exam-Style Questions - Density
      • 3.1.14 Required Practical - Density
      • 3.1.15 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Floating
      • 3.1.16 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Volume
    • 3.2 Heat

      • 3.2.1 Internal Energy
      • 3.2.2 Change in Thermal Energy
      • 3.2.3 Required Practical - Specific Heat Capacity
      • 3.2.4 Equation for Heat Capacity
      • 3.2.5 Leslie's Cube
      • 3.2.6 Internal Energy - Calculations
      • 3.2.7 Melting & Boiling
      • 3.2.8 Latent Heat
      • 3.2.9 Energy Change for Change of State
      • 3.2.10 Latent Heat - Calculations
      • 3.2.11 Specific Latent Heat of Fusion
      • 3.2.12 Specific Latent Heat of Vaporisation
    • 3.3 Particle Motion in Gases

      • 3.3.1 States of Matter
      • 3.3.2 Properties of Gases
      • 3.3.3 Temperature Increase in a Gas
      • 3.3.4 Work Done on a Gas
      • 3.3.5 End of Topic Test - Particle Model of Matter
      • 3.3.6 Grade 9 - Particle Model of Matter
      • 3.3.7 Exam-Style Questions - Specific Heat Capacity
  4. 4 Atoms & Radiation

    • 4.1 Atoms

      • 4.1.1 Atomic Model
      • 4.1.2 Structure of an Atom
      • 4.1.3 Sub-Atomic Particles
      • 4.1.4 Alpha Particles
      • 4.1.5 The Model of the Atom
      • 4.1.6 Electron Arrangements
      • 4.1.7 Proton & Nucleon Numbers
      • 4.1.8 Atoms & Ions
      • 4.1.9 Isotopes 1
      • 4.1.10 Isotopes 2
      • 4.1.11 Carbon Nuclides
      • 4.1.12 Exam-Style Questions - Atomic Structure
      • 4.1.13 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Types of Radiation
    • 4.2 Radiation

      • 4.2.1 Radioactivity
      • 4.2.2 Types of Radiation
      • 4.2.3 Detection of Radiation
      • 4.2.4 Background Radiation
      • 4.2.5 Types of Radioactive Emission
      • 4.2.6 Ionising vs Penetration
      • 4.2.7 Practical Applications of Radiation
      • 4.2.8 Nuclear Fission
      • 4.2.9 Nuclear Fission 2
      • 4.2.10 Nuclear Fusion
      • 4.2.11 Radioactive Decay
      • 4.2.12 Radioactive Decay Equations
      • 4.2.13 Radioactive Decay Equations - Calculations
      • 4.2.14 Radioactive Decay
      • 4.2.15 Fission & Fusion Equations
      • 4.2.16 Half Lives
      • 4.2.17 Measuring Half Lives
      • 4.2.18 Ionising Radiation
      • 4.2.19 Half Life - Calculations
      • 4.2.20 Safety Precautions
      • 4.2.21 Uses for Isotopes With Different Half-lives
      • 4.2.22 Radioactive Contamination & Irradiation
      • 4.2.23 Types of Contamination
      • 4.2.24 Required Practical - Radiation
      • 4.2.25 Peer Review
      • 4.2.26 End of Topic Test - Atoms & Radiation
      • 4.2.27 Grade 9 - Radiation
      • 4.2.28 Exam-Style Questions - Radioactive Decay
  5. 5 Forces

    • 5.1 Basics of Motion

      • 5.1.1 Velocity
      • 5.1.2 Average Speed
      • 5.1.3 Adding Vectors
      • 5.1.4 Acceleration
      • 5.1.5 Distance vs Displacement
      • 5.1.6 Contact & Non-Contact Forces
      • 5.1.7 Contact Forces - Examples
      • 5.1.8 Distance-Time Graphs
      • 5.1.9 Speed-Time Graphs
      • 5.1.10 Velocity - Time Graph
      • 5.1.11 Average Speed - Calculations
      • 5.1.12 Acceleration - Calculations
      • 5.1.13 Uniform Acceleration - Calculations
      • 5.1.14 Grade 9 - Motion
      • 5.1.15 Exam-Style Questions - Motion
      • 5.1.16 Diagnostic Misconception - Motion
      • 5.1.17 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Acceleration
    • 5.2 Forces

      • 5.2.1 Mass & Inertia
      • 5.2.2 Weight
      • 5.2.3 Centre of Mass
      • 5.2.4 Gravity - Calculations
      • 5.2.5 Resultant Forces
      • 5.2.6 Newton's First Law
      • 5.2.7 Newton Second Law - Calculations
      • 5.2.8 Newton's Third Law
      • 5.2.9 Free Body Force Diagrams
      • 5.2.10 Free Body Diagram - Uses
      • 5.2.11 Components of Forces
      • 5.2.12 Free Body Diagrams - Calculations
      • 5.2.13 Stretching a Spring
      • 5.2.14 Elastic vs Inelastic Deformation
      • 5.2.15 Hooke's Law & Equation
      • 5.2.16 Hooke's Law - Equation
      • 5.2.17 Hooke's Law - Calculations
      • 5.2.18 Required Practical - Spring
      • 5.2.19 Elastic Potential Energy
      • 5.2.20 Elastic Potential Energy - Equation
      • 5.2.21 Elastic Potential - Calculations
      • 5.2.22 Exam-Style Questions - Elastic Potential Energy
      • 5.2.23 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Weight & Mass
    • 5.3 Effects of Forces

      • 5.3.1 Free Fall
      • 5.3.2 Free Fall - Graphs
      • 5.3.3 Air Resistance & Friction
      • 5.3.4 Graphing Acceleration
      • 5.3.5 Required Practical - Effects on Acceleration
      • 5.3.6 Motion with Air Resistance
      • 5.3.7 Momentum
      • 5.3.8 Momentum: Law of Conservation
      • 5.3.9 Force & Momentum Change
      • 5.3.10 Momentum - Equation
      • 5.3.11 Change in Momentum - Calculations
      • 5.3.12 Momentum - Calculations
      • 5.3.13 Turning Effect
      • 5.3.14 Moments
      • 5.3.15 Equilibrium
      • 5.3.16 Moments - Calculations
      • 5.3.17 Circular Motion
      • 5.3.18 Levers & Gears
      • 5.3.19 Gears
      • 5.3.20 Stopping Distance
      • 5.3.21 Factors Affecting Stopping Distance
      • 5.3.22 Factors Affecting Braking Distance
      • 5.3.23 Decelerations
      • 5.3.24 Dangers of Large Decelerations
      • 5.3.25 Stopping Distance - Calculations
      • 5.3.26 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Upward Moving Objects
    • 5.4 Pressure

      • 5.4.1 Pressure & Force on Container
      • 5.4.2 Atmospheric Pressure
      • 5.4.3 Liquid Pressure
      • 5.4.4 Pressure - Calculations
      • 5.4.5 Liquid Pressure - Calculations
      • 5.4.6 Upthrust
      • 5.4.7 Depth Control of Submarine
      • 5.4.8 Pressure Difference
      • 5.4.9 End of Topic Test - Forces
      • 5.4.10 Exam-Style Questions - Pressure
  6. 6 Waves

    • 6.1 Wave Basics

      • 6.1.1 Wave Basics
      • 6.1.2 Wave Speed Formula
      • 6.1.3 Wave Speed Equation
      • 6.1.4 Wave Speed - Calculations
      • 6.1.5 Wave Frequency Formula
      • 6.1.6 Wavelength & Amplitude
      • 6.1.7 Wave Frequency - Calculations
      • 6.1.8 Transverse Waves
      • 6.1.9 Longitudinal Wave
      • 6.1.10 Required Practical - Ripple Tank
      • 6.1.11 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Wavelength
    • 6.2 Waves at a Boundary

      • 6.2.1 Waves at a Boundary
      • 6.2.2 Waves at a Boundary 2
      • 6.2.3 Reflection of Light
      • 6.2.4 Refraction of Light
      • 6.2.5 Refraction of Light 2
      • 6.2.6 Internal Reflection
      • 6.2.7 Required Practical - Reflection and Refraction
    • 6.3 Sound Waves

      • 6.3.1 Sound Waves
      • 6.3.2 Sound Waves & our Ears
      • 6.3.3 Speed of Sound 1
      • 6.3.4 Speed of Sound 2
      • 6.3.5 Sound as a Wave
      • 6.3.6 Uses of Sound Waves: Ultrasound Waves
      • 6.3.7 Uses of Sound Waves: Earthquakes
      • 6.3.8 Sound Waves - Calculations
      • 6.3.9 End of Topic Test - Introduction to Waves
      • 6.3.10 Exam-Style Questions - Wave Speed
    • 6.4 Electromagnetic Waves

      • 6.4.1 Properties of Electromagnetic Waves
      • 6.4.2 Gamma Rays
      • 6.4.3 X-Rays
      • 6.4.4 UV Light
      • 6.4.5 Infrared Radiation
      • 6.4.6 Microwaves
      • 6.4.7 Radio Waves
      • 6.4.8 Properties 2
      • 6.4.9 Visible Light
      • 6.4.10 Visible Light 2
      • 6.4.11 Specular & Diffuse Reflection
      • 6.4.12 Colours
      • 6.4.13 Grade 9 - Waves
    • 6.5 Lenses

      • 6.5.1 Lenses
      • 6.5.2 Convex Lens
      • 6.5.3 Concave Lens
      • 6.5.4 Lenses - Calculations
      • 6.5.5 Images
      • 6.5.6 Ray Diagrams
      • 6.5.7 Ray Diagrams 2
    • 6.6 Heat & Radiation

      • 6.6.1 Infrared Radiation
      • 6.6.2 Radiation & Surface Colour
      • 6.6.3 Surface Area & Temperature
      • 6.6.4 Temperature
      • 6.6.5 Absorption & Emission
      • 6.6.6 Greenhouse Effect
      • 6.6.7 Energy Balance of the Earth
      • 6.6.8 End of Topic Test - EM Waves, Lenses & Heat
      • 6.6.9 Exam-Style Questions - EM Radiation
  7. 7 Magnetism

    • 7.1 Magnetism Basics

      • 7.1.1 Magnetism
      • 7.1.2 Magnetic Materials
      • 7.1.3 Induced Magnetism
      • 7.1.4 Magnetic Fields
      • 7.1.5 Magnetic Field Patterns
    • 7.2 Electromagnetism

      • 7.2.1 The Magnetic Effect of a Current
      • 7.2.2 Solenoid Field
      • 7.2.3 Magnetic Field Strength
      • 7.2.4 Uses of Electromagnets
      • 7.2.5 Motor Effect
      • 7.2.6 Direction of Motor Effect
      • 7.2.7 Magnetic Flux Equation
      • 7.2.8 Magnetic Flux - Calculations
      • 7.2.9 Electric Motors
      • 7.2.10 Loudspeakers
      • 7.2.11 Force Acting on a Coil in a Magnetic Field
      • 7.2.12 Induced Potential Difference
      • 7.2.13 Increasing the Induced Potential Difference
      • 7.2.14 Magnetic Field Direction
      • 7.2.15 Forces Between Electricity & Magnets
      • 7.2.16 AC/DC
      • 7.2.17 AC Generators
      • 7.2.18 Generator Effect
      • 7.2.19 Microphones
    • 7.3 Transformers

      • 7.3.1 Transformers
      • 7.3.2 Transformer Equation
      • 7.3.3 Step-Up & Step-Down Transformers
      • 7.3.4 Principles of Transformer Operation
      • 7.3.5 High-Voltage Transmission & Transformers
      • 7.3.6 Energy in Transformers
      • 7.3.7 Power Losses in Cables
      • 7.3.8 Transformers - Calculations
      • 7.3.9 Transformers 2 - Calculations
      • 7.3.10 End of Topic Test - Magnetism
      • 7.3.11 Grade 9 - Transformers
      • 7.3.12 Exam-Style Questions - Magnetic Fields
  8. 8 Astrophysics

    • 8.1 Astrophysics

      • 8.1.1 The Solar System
      • 8.1.2 The Sun
      • 8.1.3 The Solar System - Calculations
      • 8.1.4 Orbits
      • 8.1.5 Stable Orbits
      • 8.1.6 Orbits HyperLearning
      • 8.1.7 Life Cycle of a Star like the Sun
      • 8.1.8 Life Cycle of a Star Much Bigger than the Sun
      • 8.1.9 Creation of Elements
      • 8.1.10 Red-shift
      • 8.1.11 The Big Bang Theory
      • 8.1.12 Gaps in Knowledge
      • 8.1.13 End of Topic Test - Astrophysics
      • 8.1.14 Exam-Style Questions - Astrophysics

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