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Matthias32
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A magnet is directly between a Geiger counter and a radioactive material. If no radioactivity is registered, what kind of particles are being emitted by the radioactive substance?
Nerro said:[tex]\alpha[/tex] particles are helium cores, so [tex]^4_2He^{2+}[/tex] particles. Their charge makes them succeptible to magnetic fields.
[tex]\beta[/tex] particles are electrons so [tex]^{0}_{-1}e^-[/tex] which are charged and as such succeptible to magnetic fields, however they move very fast and are in that sense relatively immune to such interactions.
[tex]\gamma[/tex] particles are just photons without charge which means they should not be affected by the field.
Radioactive particles are tiny subatomic particles that are emitted from unstable atoms. These particles can include alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays.
To investigate particles emitted by radioactive substances, scientists use specialized instruments such as Geiger counters and cloud chambers. These instruments can detect and measure the type and amount of particles emitted by a radioactive substance.
Radioactive particles can be harmful to living organisms and the environment. Exposure to these particles can cause damage to cells and tissues, leading to health problems such as cancer.
To protect ourselves from radioactive particles, we can use shielding materials such as lead or concrete to block the particles' radiation. We can also limit our exposure to radioactive substances and follow safety protocols when handling them.
The study of radioactive particles has many practical applications, such as in the medical field for cancer treatments and diagnostic imaging. It is also used in industrial settings for quality control and in scientific research to understand the properties and behavior of different substances.