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3.2 Particles and radiation

Quick questions on Stable and unstable nuclei: the strong force, alpha, beta and the neutrino - AQA A-Level Physics

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State the range over which the strong nuclear force is attractive and where it becomes repulsive. [2 marks]
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Explain how the continuous energy spectrum of beta particles provided evidence for the neutrino. [3 marks]
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State the composition of an alpha particle. [1 mark]

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