Properties of Nuclear radiation Lab

In class on Thursday December 20th and Friday December 21st we did the Properties of Nuclear Radiation Lab. In this lab we were trying to figure out which type of radiation (alpha, beta, or gamma) would travel the furthest and which ones are easiest to shield. We did so by placing beta and gamma saucers in a Nuclear Scaler.
* We did not have access to alpha saucers, but Mr. Lieberman provided the results.

Beta and Gamma Saucers

 

 

                                                                           Nuclear Scaler

There were 6 shelves in the Nuclear Scalers and the saucers were tested twice on each shelf.

Then the tests were repeated on the 2nd shelve from the top with different shields in place.

The shields could have been anything. Some examples were: Thick Lead, Thick Plastic, Thin Lead, Thin Plastic, and Paper.

Make sure everyone makes 2 graphs one for the different shelves and one for the different shields each with a line for the 3 types of radiation.

This Lab will be due when we return from break. Also, Everyone should start to study for finals.

Happy Holidays