The document is a quiz about alpha, beta, and gamma radiation. It asks 20 multiple choice questions about the properties and applications of the three types of radiation. Alpha radiation has the greatest mass, is made up of neutrons and protons, has a positive charge, and is stopped by paper. Beta radiation has a negative charge, is deflected by magnetic fields, and is used to measure thickness of materials. Gamma radiation travels at the speed of light, has no mass or charge, and is used for medical imaging and sterilization.

1. Alpha, beta gamma card quiz
Which has or have or which ....?
1. The greatest mass ?alpha
2. The same name as a greek letter ? all of them
3. Travels at the speed of light ? gamma
4. Made up of neutrons and protons ? alpha
5. Is stopped by paper ? alpha
6. Is the same as a helium nucleus ? alpha
7. Has negative charge ? beta
8. Deflected or change direction in a magnetic field ?
alpha + beta
9. No mass ? gamma
10. The most ionizing ? alpha
11. Stopped by aluminium? Beta ( and alpha)
12. No charge ? gamma
13. Emitted from the nucleus of a decaying atom ? All
14. The largest charge ? alpha
15. The same as an electron ? beta ( though the same as an
electron, it is produced in the nucleus – not one of the
orbiting electrons )
16. Stopped by lead ? gamma
To be used once applications have been covered
17. Used in smoke alarms ? alpha
18. Used to measure the thickness of materials such as
paper ? beta
19. Used to sterilise surgical instruments ? gamma
20. Used to investigate human organs for blockages /
disease? gamma