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Radioactivity 5 MS

1. The document describes an experiment using a beta source and detector arranged with deflecting plates to measure the charge of electrons. Readings were taken at different angles, with the highest reading near the positive plate, indicating electrons are negatively charged and attracted to the positive plate. 2. An equation is given for radioactive decay, with correct numbers given for radon decaying into polonium and releasing an alpha particle or helium nucleus. Background radiation was measured between 532-552 counts/min, with no alpha radiation detected beyond 5/6 cm from the source. 3. An absorption experiment is described using a source, detector and absorbers like cardboard. Readings were taken with and without absorbers

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Radioactivity 5 MS

1. The document describes an experiment using a beta source and detector arranged with deflecting plates to measure the charge of electrons. Readings were taken at different angles, with the highest reading near the positive plate, indicating electrons are negatively charged and attracted to the positive plate. 2. An equation is given for radioactive decay, with correct numbers given for radon decaying into polonium and releasing an alpha particle or helium nucleus. Background radiation was measured between 532-552 counts/min, with no alpha radiation detected beyond 5/6 cm from the source. 3. An absorption experiment is described using a source, detector and absorbers like cardboard. Readings were taken with and without absorbers

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1 (a) β -source and detector suitably arranged B1

deflecting plates suitably arranged B1


additional detail e.g. slit or collimator, vacuum chamber,
circuit connected to deflecting plates B1 [3]

(b) at least 3 readings at right angles beyond & perp. to the M1


plates [2]
one near +ve, one near –ve and one in centre A1

(c) highest reading near +ve plate B1 [1]

(d) electrons negatively charged, attracted to +ve B1 [1]


Total [7]

2 (a) correct equation i.e. Ra gives Rn + alpha particle or He 1


all numbers correct on Rn and He 1 2
(b) (i) radiation from surroundings/background radiation 1
(ii) 532 to 552 counts/min 1

(iii) 5/6 cm 1

(iv) beyond 5/6 cm no alpha, only background radiation 1 4


(6)

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3 (a) (i) source, detector B1
named absorber/air and labels B1
(ii) take detector reading with no source (background) B1
detector reading with source, detector and air only B1
detector reading with appropriate named absorber
(including distance in air) B1
(iii) same reading with absorber(including air) as
background B1
so all alpha absorbed by cardboard/paper/air, others
would get through B1 max 6

(b) curved path stated or drawn B1


path at right angles to magnetic field B1
into paper B1 3
[9]

4 (a) top line correct, need 24 and 0 B1


bottom line correct, need 12 and –1 (accept β or e for electron B1 2

(b) particles take curved path (accept from diagram) B1


move between the poles at right angles to lines of force B1
move out of paper B1 3
(c) (i) use detector to pick up radiation (from isotope at points on/in body etc.) B1
high count where circulation good or v.v. explained B1
(ii) alpha particles all absorbed, none detected
beta particles may be largely absorbed, not penetrative enough
gamma rays reach detector/leave body any two B2 4
[9]

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