11 Nuclear Physics Questions

What is radioactive decay?

• The process by which a stable atomic nucleus emits charged particles.

• The process by which an unstable atomic nucleus emits charged particles, energy (photon), or both to become stable.

• The process by which an unstable atomic nucleus absorbs charged particles to become stable.

• The process by which a stable atomic nucleus absorbs energy (photon) to become unstable.

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What is emitted during alpha decay?

• A neutron

• A proton

• A helium nucleus

• An electron

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How many protons and neutrons are in the helium nucleus emitted during alpha decay?

• 1 proton and 1 neutron

• 2 protons and 2 neutrons

• 3 protons and 3 neutrons

• 4 protons and 4 neutrons

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What is the charge of the helium nucleus emitted during alpha decay?

• Negative

• Neutral

• Positive

• Variable

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Which type of radiation is the weakest and can be stopped by paper?

• Beta radiation

• Gamma radiation

• Alpha radiation

• Neutron radiation

What is emitted during beta decay?

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

• Photon

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Which type of radiation is stronger than alpha radiation and can go through paper but not aluminum?

• Gamma radiation

• Beta radiation

• Neutron radiation

• X-ray radiation

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What is emitted during gamma decay?

• Alpha particles

• Beta particles

• Neutrons

• Photons

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Which type of radiation is the strongest and most penetrating?

• Alpha radiation

• Beta radiation

• Gamma radiation

• Neutron radiation

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Which type of radiation can be stopped by a sheet of paper?

• Alpha (α) radiation

• Beta (β) radiation

• Gamma (γ) radiation

• Neutron (n) radiation