Nuclear Physics Quiz

What is the primary force responsible for holding the nucleus together?

• Electromagnetic force

• Weak nuclear force

• Gravitational force

• Strong nuclear force

Which type of radiation is composed of high-energy photons?

• Alpha particles

• X-rays

• Beta particles

• Gamma rays

The mass difference between a nucleus and its constituent nucleons is called:

• Potential energy

• Kinetic energy

• Binding energy

• Mass defect

Which of the following scientists is known for their work in nuclear fission?

• Albert Einstein

• Otto Hahn and Lise Meitner

• Ernest Rutherford

• Niels Bohr

What is the approximate value of the nuclear density?

• 10^30 kg/m³

• 10^8 kg/m³

• 10^17 kg/m³

• 10^25 kg/m³

The first controlled nuclear chain reaction was achieved under the leadership of:

• Otto Hahn

• Lise Meitner

• Enrico Fermi

• Marie Curie

Which type of radiation is composed of electrons or positrons?

• Gamma rays

• Beta particles

• X-rays

• Alpha particles

The binding energy per nucleon is highest for nuclei in the range of approximately:

• A > 200

• A = 1-20

• A = 50-80

• A = 150-180

What is the primary role of the nuclear force?

• To cause radioactive decay

• To hold electrons in their orbits

• To hold nucleons together in the nucleus

• To create electromagnetic fields

Which equation represents a typical nuclear fission reaction?

• ²H + ³H → ⁴He + ¹n

• ²³⁵U + ¹n → ¹⁴¹Ba + ⁹²Kr + 3¹n

• ⁶Li + ¹H → ⁴He + ³He

• ¹H + ¹H → ²H + β⁺ + ν