What is nuclear physics?

Nuclear Physics

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9th Grade
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Hussien June
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Nuclear physics is the study of atomic nuclei and their interactions.
The study of chemical reactions in molecules.
The analysis of electrical circuits and their components.
The exploration of planetary atmospheres and their compositions.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the main components of an atomic nucleus?
Protons and neutrons
Photons and neutrinos
Electrons and positrons
Quarks and leptons
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between nuclear fission and fusion?
Fission releases energy; fusion absorbs energy.
Fission occurs in stars; fusion occurs in reactors.
Nuclear fission splits heavy nuclei; fusion combines light nuclei.
Fission combines heavy nuclei; fusion splits light nuclei.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is radioactive decay?
Radioactive decay is the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy and emits radiation.
Radioactive decay refers to the chemical reaction of elements in a compound.
Radioactive decay is the method by which atoms are created in a laboratory.
Radioactive decay is the process of stable atoms gaining energy.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are isotopes?
Isotopes are variants of elements with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
Isotopes are elements that have the same atomic mass.
Isotopes are the same as ions but with different charges.
Isotopes are elements with different numbers of protons.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How is nuclear energy produced?
Nuclear energy is produced through solar panels.
Nuclear energy is produced through nuclear fission.
Nuclear energy is produced by burning fossil fuels.
Nuclear energy is produced via wind turbines.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a neutron star?
A neutron star is a celestial body made entirely of dark matter.
A neutron star is a dense stellar remnant composed mostly of neutrons, formed from the collapse of a massive star after a supernova.
A neutron star is a type of black hole formed from a collapsing star.
A neutron star is a large gas giant similar to Jupiter.
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