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Pearson Edexcel 9PH0

Core practical — Core Practical 15

Pearson requires investigation of the absorption of gamma radiation by lead.

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Interactive Practical · A-Level Physics

Gamma absorption by lead

Measure lead sheets with Vernier callipers, collect repeated counts and determine attenuation and half-value thickness.

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Pearson Edexcel · 9PH0

Core practical · Core Practical 15

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