Nuclear plant Quiz

What is the suggested maximum permissible dose (MPD) of gamma ray exposure for general individuals not working in a nuclear setting, by choice, in rem/year?

• 1

• 5

• ½

• 3

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom of the number of electrons in the orbit of an atom

• Atomic volume

• Atomic number

• Atomic weight

• Atomic mass

The process in which a nucleus splits into smaller fragments.

• Fusion

• Fission

• Photoelectric effect

• Compton's effect

The ability of a substance to absorb neurons is dependent upon which parameter?

• Absorption cross section

• Scattering cross section

• Total cross section

• Atomic number

What kind of bonding do common gases that exist in free as diatomic molecules experiences?

• Ionic bonds

• Convalent bonds

• Metallic bonds

• Nuclear bonds

Which of the following is NOT a unit of energy?

• Atomic unit

• MeV

• Dynes

• Ergs

The process in which a nucleus splits into smaller fragments.

• Fusion

• Fission

• Photoelectric effect

• Compton's effect

Which of the following is NOT a unit of energy?

• Calories

• Joules

• Pascals

• MeV

The ability of a substance to absorb neurons is dependent upon which parameter?

• Absorption cross section

• Scattering cross section

• Total cross section

• Atomic number

Which of the following is NOT a unit of energy?

• Atomic unit

• MeV

• Dynes

• Ergs