Physical Science Vocabulary Quiz

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    A particle that is emitted from a decaying atomic nucleus is a _______ particle.

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This quiz tests knowledge on nuclear physics concepts like particle types, nuclear decay processes, and gamma rays characteristics.

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    Ganma rays are __________ waves with the highest frequencies and the shortest wavelenghts in the electromagnetic spectrum.

    Explanation
    Gamma rays are a form of electromagnetic waves that have the highest frequencies and shortest wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum. Electromagnetic waves include various types of waves such as radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays. Gamma rays are the most energetic and have the highest frequency and shortest wavelength among all these waves. They are produced by nuclear reactions and radioactive decay, and are commonly used in medical imaging and radiation therapy.

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    A kind of particle made of two protons and two neutrons?

    • Alpha

    • Beta

    • Gamma

    Correct Answer
    A. Beta
  • 4. 

    What is the process of changing one element to another through nuclear decay?

  • 5. 

    What is the amount of time it takes for half the nucei in a sample of the isotope to decay called?

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