Nuclear Physics Review

What is the part of a nuclear reactor that absorbs neutrons (to slow down the reaction speed.)

• A solenoid

• A tamper

• A compression core

• A control rod

• A moderator

What is the reactive element in a compression nuclear bomb?

• Polonium

• Beryllium

• Carbon

• Uranium

• Plutonium

According to linear hypothesis, what is the cancer risk from a radiation dose of 5 sieverts?

• 100%

• 60%

• 40%

• 20%

• 5%

What is the number of neutrons in Cesium?

• 55 neutrons

• 76 neutrons

• 84 neutrons

• 106 neutrons

• 139 neutrons

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What is the number of protons in Cesium?

• 55 protons

• 72 protons

• 84 protons

• 106 protons

• 139 protons

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What is the number of protons in Titanium

• 22 protons

• 26 protons

• 48 protons

• 60 protons

• 70 protons

What is the number of neutrons in Titanium?

• 22 neutrons

• 26 neutrons

• 48 neutrons

• 60 neutrons

• 70 neutrons

Which of these elements is part of the fission initiator?

• Uranium

• Plutonium

• Silver

• Polonium

• Iridium

What is the dose of radiation that kills 50% of people who receive that dose? (LD 50)

• 0.1 Sieverts

• 1 Sievert

• 3 Sieverts

• 5 Sieverts

• 10 Sieverts

What is the process called when two or more light atoms (usually hydrogen) are pressed into one large atom (typically helium) through intense heat and pressure?

• Electrolysis

• Inelastic Collision

• Black Body Radiation

• Fission

• Fusion

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