Two radioactivity experiments, using KCI as the source, are recommended for pupils’ project investigation: (1) The mass absorption coefficient of β-particles for four different substances were determined and compared with an empirical formula. (2) The half-life of 40K was determined from the count-rate. Possibilities for improvement are discussed.
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1999
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