Nuclear Radiation Video

What types of radiation does the nucleus of radioactive material emit?

• Alpha, Beta, and Gamma rays

• X-rays, UV rays, and Infrared rays

• Microwaves, Radio waves, and Visible light

• Neutrons, Electrons, and Protons

Which type of radiation is not affected by a magnetic field?

• Beta rays

• Alpha rays

• Gamma rays

• Ultraviolet rays

What is necessary when working with radioactive materials?

• Wearing specialized protective gear

• Wearing cotton gloves

• Standing in a specific posture

• Using a wooden stick

What is the minimum material which stops Alpha particles?

• A sheet of paper

• Aluminium

• Lead

• Plastic

What are Alpha particles composed of?

• Positively charged helium atoms without electrons

• Neutrons only

• Negatively charged electrons

• Pure energy

What process occurs when a neutron is fired at high speed into an atom of uranium?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Fission

• Fusion

What are the fragments produced when uranium-235 atom splits?

• Sodium and Chlorine

• Oxygen and Hydrogen

• Krypton and Barium

• Carbon and Nitrogen