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Physics · May / June 2018 · Paper 11 · Question 36

5054Half-life

Thin aluminium foil is used in cooking. The diagram shows a system used to control the thickness of aluminium foil being made in a factory. What is the most suitable radioactive source for the system?

  1. Abeta, 1 hour
  2. Bbeta, 6 years
  3. Cgamma, 1 hour
  4. Dgamma, 6 years

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Correct answer: B. beta, 6 years

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