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The three types of nuclear emission
Explain that radiation is emitted from a nucleus in a spontaneous manner and that its direction is random.
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CambridgeIGCSEPhysicsNuclear physics
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- Explain that radiation is emitted from a nucleus in a spontaneous manner and that its direction is random.
- Identify alpha (α), beta (β), and gamma (γ) emissions from the nucleus by recalling their characteristics, including their nature, relative ionising effects, and penetrating abilities.
- Describe how alpha (α), beta (β), and gamma (γ) particles are deflected in electric and magnetic fields.
- Explain the differences in ionising effects of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation in terms of their kinetic energy and electric charge.
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