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Paper 4 structured question: Detection of radioactivity

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Detection of radioactivity

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Paper 4Theory (Extended)1 marks

A scientist measures the total count rate of radiation from a source and finds it to be 120 counts per minute. After measuring the background radiation, they find it to be 30 counts per minute.

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Radiation Measurement

The scientist records the following measurements: Total Count Rate = 120 cpm, Background Count Rate = 30 cpm.

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    State the corrected count rate.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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Paper 4 structured question: Detection of radioactivity

Paper 4Theory (Extended)2 marks

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Laboratory Radiation Measurement

Total Count Rate = 200 cpm, Background Count Rate = 50 cpm.

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    Determine the corrected count rate for the sample.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

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