Problem 1
Which type of radiation cannot penetrate human skin and requires heavy paper or clothing as minimum protective shielding?
Problem 3
Which type of radiation can penetrate about \(1 \mathrm{~cm}\) of human flesh and requires wood or aluminum as minimum protective shielding?
Problem 4
Which type of radiation is identical to an electron and is deflected toward the positive electrode as it passes between electrically charged plates?
Problem 5
Which type of radiation can pass through the human body and requires thick lead or concrete as minimum protective shielding?
Problem 6
Which type of radiation is powerful radiant energy that is not deflected as it passes between electrically charged plates?
Problem 7
What is the approximate mass for each of the following? (a) alpha particle (b) beta particle (c) gamma ray (d) positron (e) neutron (f) proton
Problem 8
What is the relative charge for each of the following? (a) \(\alpha\) (b) \(\beta^{-}\) (c) \(\gamma\) (d) \(\beta^{+}\) (e) \(\mathrm{n}^{0}\) (f) \(\mathrm{P}^{+}\)
Problem 9
Write an equation for each of the following natural radioactive decay processes: (a) W-160 decays by alpha emission (b) P-32 decays by beta emission (c) Co-55 decays by positron emission (d) Ti- 44 decays by electron capture
Problem 10
Write an equation for each of the following natural radioactive decay processes: (a) U-238 decays by alpha emission (b) Al-28 decays by beta emission (c) O-15 decays by positron emission (d) Fe-55 decays by electron capture
Problem 13
The uranium- 238 decay series begins with the emission of an alpha particle. The daughter product emits a beta particle to give which nuclide?
