Particle Physics Concepts and Principles

Particle Physics Concepts and Principles

Assessment

Passage

Physics

12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Ewan Dennis

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30 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the process called when an unstable nucleus emits an alpha particle to become more stable?

Alpha Decay

Beta-Minus Decay

Annihilation

Excitation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes annihilation in particle physics?

A particle and its antiparticle collide and are converted into energy.

A neutron turns into a proton and emits a beta particle.

An electron moves to a higher energy level.

A proton emits an alpha particle.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an antiparticle?

A particle with the same mass but opposite charge and conservation numbers as its corresponding particle.

A particle that is made up of three quarks.

A quantum number conserved in all interactions.

A particle that transmits the four fundamental forces.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which quantum number is conserved in all particle interactions and is +1 for baryons?

Baryon Number

Energy Level

Electron-volt

Gauge Boson

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a baryon?

A class of hadron made up of three quarks.

A particle that transmits forces.

A quantum number.

A type of antiparticle.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During beta-minus decay, what does a neutron inside a nucleus turn into?

A proton, emitting a beta-minus particle and an antineutrino.

A positron, emitting a neutrino.

An electron, emitting a photon.

A baryon, emitting an alpha particle.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much energy is equal to 1 electron-volt (eV)?

The charge of an electron multiplied by 1 volt.

The mass of a proton.

The energy of a photon.

The energy of a neutron.

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