Q12:
Cambridge IGCSE Physics - 0625 - Core Paper 3 2009 Winter Zone 1
Share
Previous
Questions:
12/12
Topic: CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY
Solution
PRACTISE
Similar Questions
LEARN
Concepts with Sparky
More Questions from this Topic
Theory
CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY
The table below gives details about some radioactive substances.[Table_1](a) Which of these substances has the greatest number of particles in the nuc...
Summer
5
Theory
CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY
The apparatus for investigating the absorption of the emissions from a radioactive source is shown in Fig. 11.1.The source and detector are about 2 cm...
Winter
2
Theory
CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY
(a) The symbol for an $\alpha$-particle is either $^4_2\alpha$ or $^4_2\text{He}$.(i) What does the 4 indicate about an $\alpha$-particle?...............
Winter
2
Theory
CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY
(a) Complete the following definition of radioactive half-life.The half-life of a radioactive substance is the time taken for ...........................
Summer
2
Theory
CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY
The following table includes some of the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiations.Complete the table by filling in the missing properties.[Table...
Summer
3
Theory
CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY
(a) A particular radioactive source is known to emit either $\alpha$-particles or $\beta$-particles.Describe an experiment involving a solid absorber ...
Summer
2
Theory
CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY
Fig. 12.1 represents a neutral atom.(a) What name do we give to(i) the central mass, ....................................................................
Summer
4
Theory
CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY
The count-rate from a sample of radioactive material is investigated by a team of scientists in a laboratory.(a) With the radioactive sample in place,...
Winter
2
Theory
CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY
(a) Complete the plot of the decay curve, for times up to $t = 12$ minutes. Draw the best curve through your points. [3](b) From your graph find:(i) t...
Winter
2
Theory
CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY
(a) What is meant by \textit{radioactive decay}? ................................................................. ....................................
Winter
2
More Questions from year 2009
MCQ
CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS
A metre rule is used to measure a length. Which reading is shown to the nearest millimetre?
Summer
2
MCQ
CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION
The graph represents the movement of a body.How far has the body moved after 5 s?
Summer
2
MCQ
CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION
A car travels 100 km. The highest speed of the car is 90 km/h, and the lowest speed is 30 km/h. The journey takes two hours.What is the average speed ...
Summer
2
MCQ
CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION
Which statement about the masses and weights of objects on the Earth is correct?
Summer
2
MCQ
CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION
The table shows the weight in newtons of a 10 kg mass on each of four planets.[Table_1]The diagram shows a force meter (spring balance) being used.On ...
Summer
2
MCQ
CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS
Which items of apparatus are required to determine the density of a liquid?
Summer
2
MCQ
CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION
Which property of an object cannot be changed by a force?
Summer
2
MCQ
CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE
A wooden plank rests in equilibrium on two boulders on opposite sides of a narrow stream. Three forces of size $P$, $Q$ and $R$ act on the plank.How a...
Summer
2
MCQ
CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY
Electricity can be obtained from different energy resources.Which energy resource is used to obtain electricity without producing heat to boil water?
Summer
2
MCQ
CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY
Four people of equal weight on a beach use different routes to get to the top of a sea wall.The image shows a diagram illustrating this scenario: .Whi...
Summer
3