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– a beta source is placed on one side of a moving sheet of paper and a G.N detector
on the other side
- If the material is too thin, the count rate at the detector will be too high and
vice versa
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- Th disintegrates into radium (Ra) by emission of two alpha and two beta particles as in equation.(Solved)
Th disintegrates into radium (Ra) by emission of two alpha and two beta particles as in equation.
State
i) The atomic number of the daughter nuclide
ii) The mass number of the daughter nuclide
Date posted: April 5, 2019. Answers (1)
- The diagram below shows the paths taken by three radiations A, B and C from a radio
active isotope through an electric field(Solved)
The diagram below shows the paths taken by three radiations A, B and C from a radio
active isotope through an electric field
i) State the charge on plate Y
ii) Identify the radiation A and C
iii) Give a reason why C deviates move A
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should never held with bare hands but with forceps. Give a reason...(Solved)
When carrying out experiments with radio active substance one is instructed that the source
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Determine the values of a and b
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this can be done using a radioactive source and a counter(Solved)
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minutes is 0.03125g. Determine the original mass of the element(Solved)
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minutes is 0.03125g. Determine the original mass of the element.
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Determine the value of x and y in the nuclear equation below:-
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- You are provided with the following:-(Solved)
You are provided with the following:-
- One diode
-A load resistor
- An a.c. source
- One transformer
(i) Using the above apparatus draw a circuit arrangement for half wave rectification
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i) Identify radiation K
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- The diagram below shows simplified diagram of an x-ray tube,(Solved)
The diagram below shows simplified diagram of an x-ray tube,
(a) Name the parts A, B, and C.
(b) What adjustments would be made to:
(i) Increase the penetrating power of the x-rays produced.
(ii) Increase the intensity of the rays produced.
(c) Name a suitable material for the part marked B and give a reason for your choice.
(d) Name a suitable material for the part marked C and sate its purpose.
(e) Why is it necessary to maintain a vacuum inside the tube?
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- An x-ray tube is operating with an anode potential of 12Kv and a current of 10.0m.A:(Solved)
An x-ray tube is operating with an anode potential of 12Kv and a current of 10.0m.A:
(i) Calculate the number of electrons hitting the anode per second
(ii) Determine the velocity with which the electrons strike the target
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- The figure below shows an x-ray tube:(Solved)
The figure below shows an x-ray tube:
(a) Indicate on the diagram the path of x-ray beam supplied by the tube
(b) Why is M set at angle of 45o relative to the electron beam?
(c) Name a suitable metal that can be used for part M and give a reason for your choice
(d) State how the following can be controlled:-
(i) Intensity
(ii) Penetrating power
(iii) The exposure to patients
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i) Identify A and B
ii) State one use for each
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Infra-red, ultra-violet(Solved)
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(i) The intensity of X-rays
(ii) The strength of X-rays(Solved)
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(i) The intensity of X-rays
(ii) The strength of X-rays
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