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ZIMSEC O-Level Physics

15.2Radioactivity

Radioactivity in ZIMSEC O-Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 4: definition; types of radioactive emission and their characteristics; use, storage, handling and impact of radioactive emissions (from the scope and sequence chart).

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 15.2.1Define radioactivity.
  2. 15.2.2Describe the types of radioactive emission and their characteristics.
  3. 15.2.3Describe the uses, storage, handling and impact of radioactive emissions.

Lessons

  • Alpha, beta and gamma radiation

    30 min

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  • Uses of radioactivity and radiation safety

    30 min

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Sample question

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Radioactivity: sample question

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Which type of radiation is stopped by a sheet of paper?

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