Author Question: The alpha particle has twice the electric charge of the beta particle but deflects less than the ... (Read 231 times)

Chelseaamend · **on:** Jul 29, 2018

The alpha particle has twice the electric charge of the beta particle but deflects less than the beta in a magnetic field because it

A) moves much slower.
B) moves much faster.
C) has much more inertia.
D) has much less inertia.

Question 2

You are given three radioactive samples (, , and ) and can only dispose of one. The other two you must keep, one in your hand, the other in your pocket. How would you minimize your exposure risk?

A) keep in hand, keep in pocket, and dispose of
B) dispose of , keep in hand, and keep in pocket
C) dispose of , keep in pocket and keep in hand
D) keep in pocket, dispose of , and keep in hand
E) keep in hand, dispose of , and keep in pocket