Describe the structure of an alpha particle

An alpha particle is made up of two neutrons and two protons. It is the same as the nucleus of a helium atom.

AM

Related Physics GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Outline the structure of the alpha and beta particle and give their overall charge and a material which it cannot pass through.


A block of mass 5kg moving in a straight line at constant speed travels 50 metres in 14 seconds. Calculate the block's momentum.


A jug containing 0.250 kg of liquid is put into a refrigerator. Its temperature decreased from 20°C to 15°C. The amount of energy transferred from the liquid was 5,250 J. Calculate the specific heat capacity of the liquid.


What is the power dissipated by a 12 Ohm resistor when 2A of current run through it?