Nuclear Physics - Stage 5 Science
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Nuclear fission is when two nuclei combine. true or false
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
nuclear fission is when 1 nuclei splits. Nuclear fusion is when when 2 nuclei combine.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of these statements are true?
- A.
Nuclear fission occurs naturally
- B.
Nuclear fusion produces many radioactive particles
- C.
There is less energy required for nuclear fission than nuclear fusion
- D.
Nuclear fusion does not require much energy.
Correct Answer
C. There is less energy required for nuclear fission than nuclear fusionExplanation
Nuclear fission does not occur naturally however Nuclear fusion occurs naturally in the form of stars
Nuclear fusion does not produce many radioactive particles however nuclear fission produces many
Nuclear fusion requires extremely large amounts of heat energy.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Nuclear fusion creates
- A.
2 lighter atoms
- B.
1 heavier atom
- C.
1 atom of the same weight
Correct Answer
B. 1 heavier atom -
- 4.
A beta particle is
- A.
A high energy electron
- B.
High energy electromagnetic radiation wave
- C.
A particle with 2 protons and two neutrons
Correct Answer
A. A high energy electronExplanation
high energy electromagnetic radiation wave- gama radiation
a particle with 2 protons and two neutrons -Alpha particleRate this question:
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- 5.
As atoms decay they release energy in the form of... (check all that apply)
- A.
Small fast moving particles
- B.
Sound
- C.
Large pulses of movement
- D.
High energy waves
Correct Answer(s)
A. Small fast moving particles
D. High energy waves -
- 6.
Put alpha particles, beta particles and gama radiation in order from least penetrative to most.
Correct Answer(s)
alpha particles, beta particles, Gama radiation
alpha particles beta particles gama radiation
alpha particle beta particle gama radiationExplanation
Alpha particles can only penetrate a few cm's of air
Beta particles can only penetrate a few cm's of alliminium
Gama radiation can penetrate a few cm's of lead or metres of concreteRate this question:
- 7.
Outline the positives and negatives of nuclear energy.
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