Question 10 of 18 in Units (Radioactivity)

Units (Radioactivity)

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Which unit would be used to measure the thickness of a sheet of material when investigating the penetration power of different types of radiation?

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centimetre (cm)

Also accept: cm; centimetres

Common mistakes: meter; millimeter

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B1 · 1 mark · Correct unit: centimetre (cm)

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Thickness is typically measured in centimetres (cm) when investigating the penetration of radiation through materials.

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