Scientist 1 wants to identify the type of radiation emitted by isotope A. This is a list of equipment Scientist 1 has in his laboratory: • radiation detector • piece of thick lead • piece of cardboard • piece of aluminium. Describe how Scientist 1 does the experiment and explain how they can work out the type of radiation emitted. You may include a diagram in your answer – 7527

Q1.

Scientist 1 wants to identify the type of radiation emitted by isotope A. 

This is a list of equipment Scientist 1 has in his laboratory: 

• radiation detector 

• piece of thick lead 

• piece of cardboard 

• piece of aluminium.

Describe how Scientist 1 does the experiment and explain how they can work out the type of radiation emitted. You may include a diagram in your answer.[4]

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