Radiation Physics

Of the main types of radiation emitted from naturally radioactive isotopes, which is the hardest to block?

• Alpha deca

• Gamma Decay

• Beta decay

• They are all blocked using the same method

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Name the above reaction-

• Nuclear fission

• Nuclear fusion

• Nuclear reaction

• Radioactivity

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What is a beta particle made of?

• One proton

• A helium particle

• One electron

• One proton and one neutron

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Types of nuclear reaction responsible for radiation emitted from SUN

• Nuclear Fusion

• Alpha Decay

• Beta Decay

• Gamma Decay

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Which statement is correct?

• x-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation; visible light is not

• x-rays have more energy than does visible light

• x-rays have a longer wavelength than does visible light

• x-rays travel more slowly than visible light

Answer explanation

a. X-rays and visible light are both forms of electromagnetic radiation.

c. X-rays have a shorter wavelength than visible light.

d. X-rays travel at the speed of light.

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Which electrons have the greatest binding energy?

• N-shell

• M-shell

• L-shell

• K-shell

Answer explanation

The K shell electron is located closest to the nucleus and has the highest energy level and the greatest binding energy. The M, N, and L shell electrons are located farther from the nucleus.

Which term describes the process by which unstable atoms undergo spontaneous disintegration in an effort to attain a more balanced nuclear state?

• radiation

• radioactivity

• ionization

• ionizing radiation

Answer explanation

a. Radiation is the propagation of energy through space in the form of waves or particles.

c. Ionization is the production of ions when an atom loses an electron.

d. Ionizing radiation is radiation that is capable of producing ions.

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Which is not a type of particulate radiation?

• alpha particles

• beta particles

• protons

• nucleons

Answer explanation

Alpha particles, beta particles, and protons possess mass and are considered particulate radiation.

Which is not a type of electromagnetic radiation?

• electrons

• radar waves

• microwaves

• x-rays

Answer explanation

Radar waves, microwaves, and x-rays are human-made or occur naturally and are arranged according to their energy level in the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Which statement is incorrect?

• x-rays travel at the speed of sound

• x-rays have no charge

• x-rays cannot be focused to a point

• x-rays cause ionization

Answer explanation

X-rays travel at the speed of light.

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