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Paper 4 structured question: Detection of radioactivity

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Detection of radioactivity

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A laboratory experiment involves measuring radiation from a sample. The total count rate is recorded as 200 counts per minute, while the background count rate is 50 counts per minute.

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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.

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Paper 4 structured question: Detection of radioactivity

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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.

    [1]