Nuclear Physics Quiz

Who discovered the nucleus?

• Ernest Rutherford

• Henri Becquerel

• James Chadwick

• Albert Einstein

What particle did James Chadwick discover?

• Neutron

• Electron

• Proton

• Photon

What is the primary focus of nuclear physics?

• Study of gravitational forces

• Study of atomic nucleus

• Study of chemical reactions

• Study of electromagnetic waves

Which force keeps the nucleus intact?

• Weak nuclear force

• Electromagnetic force

• Gravitational force

• Strong nuclear force

What is the process called when a nucleus emits an alpha particle?

• Gamma decay

• Beta decay

• Fission

• Alpha decay

What is the term for the time it takes for half of a radioactive substance to decay?

• Decay constant

• Half-life

• Radiation period

• Stability duration

What type of nuclear reaction powers the sun?

• Fission

• Fusion

• Decay

• Transmutation

Which element is commonly used in nuclear reactors?

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Uranium

• Hydrogen

What is produced during nuclear fission?

• Neutrons

• Electrons

• Helium

• Protons

What is the main application of nuclear physics in medicine?

• Surgery

• Radiation therapy

• Physical therapy

• Chemotherapy