Nuclear Physics Revision

What is the typical charge of a beta minus particle?

• 1
• 0
• -1
• 2

Answer explanation

A beta minus particle is an electron with a -1 charge.

Which nuclear process powers stars like the Sun?

• Fission
• Combustion
• Fusion
• Irradiation

Answer explanation

The Sun gets its energy from nuclear fusion.

Which nuclear process powers stars like the Sun?

• Fission
• Combustion
• Fusion
• Irradiation

Answer explanation

The Sun gets its energy from nuclear fusion.

Which particle is emitted in alpha decay?

• Neutron
• Gamma ray
• Electron
• Helium nucleus

Answer explanation

Alpha decay releases a helium nucleus.

Which particle is emitted in alpha decay?

• Neutron
• Gamma ray
• Electron
• Helium nucleus

Answer explanation

Alpha decay releases a helium nucleus.

What is the SI unit used to measure atomic energy?

• Joule
• Volt
• Electron Volt
• Watt

Answer explanation

Electron Volt (eV) is commonly used for small-scale nuclear energy.

Which nuclear process powers stars like the Sun?

• Fission
• Combustion
• Fusion
• Irradiation

Answer explanation

The Sun gets its energy from nuclear fusion.

Which nuclear process powers stars like the Sun?

• Fission
• Combustion
• Fusion
• Irradiation

Answer explanation

The Sun gets its energy from nuclear fusion.

Which nuclear process powers stars like the Sun?

• Fission
• Combustion
• Fusion
• Irradiation

Answer explanation

The Sun gets its energy from nuclear fusion.

What is the SI unit used to measure atomic energy?

• Joule
• Volt
• Electron Volt
• Watt

Answer explanation

Electron Volt (eV) is commonly used for small-scale nuclear energy.