Radiation Quiz
Radiation is the term given to the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles, particularly high-energy particles that cause ionisation. What do you know about the topic? Let’s find out in this physics-themed quiz.
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Which of the following radiation is an electromagnetic wave?
- A.
Alpha
- B.
Beta
- C.
Gamma
- D.
None of them, you stupid little boy.
- E.
Um, all of them?
Correct Answer
C. GammaExplanation
Gamma radiation is part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Hoorah!Rate this question:
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- 2.
Lead can block which type of radiation?
- A.
Alpha only
- B.
Beta only
- C.
Alpha and Beta
- D.
Alpha, Beta and Gamma
- E.
None of them
Correct Answer
C. Alpha and BetaExplanation
Unless it is REALLY thick, Gamma can pass through lead, whilst Alpha and Beta is blockedRate this question:
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- 3.
What apparatus is used to measure radiation?
- A.
Geiger-Muller Tube
- B.
Muller Corner Yogurt
- C.
Einstien-Newton Tube
- D.
Radon-Verser Tube
- E.
Radium-Wolfgang
Correct Answer
A. Geiger-Muller TubeExplanation
Whoever said Muller Corner needs a good slapRate this question:
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- 4.
262 4 ? Lr ----> He ----> ??103 2 ?This is an example of Alpha decay. What element comes out at the end? (A periodic table will help)
- A.
258 Fm 100
- B.
258 Md 101
- C.
260 Md 101
- D.
258 No 101
- E.
250 Be 51
Correct Answer
B. 258 Md 101Explanation
Math is POWER!Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is Half-Life? (There may be two correct answers, tick both)
- A.
A science fiction FPS with several expansion packs and a sequel
- B.
The time taken for half of the radioactive atoms to decay
- C.
The time taken for half of the radioactive atoms to clone
- D.
When something is half dead
- E.
A temporal life form made by radiation
Correct Answer(s)
A. A science fiction FPS with several expansion packs and a sequel
B. The time taken for half of the radioactive atoms to decay -
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