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nuclear physics

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

___________ is a process where an unstable nucleus becomes a more stable nucleus by emitting radioactive radiation

a)

radioactive decay

b)

half-life

c)

nuclear fission

d)

nuclear fusion

2.

Which of the following is NOT in type of radioactive radiation?

a)

Alpha decay ( α\alpha  -decay)

b)

Beta decay ( β\beta  -decay)

c)

Gamma ray ( γ\gamma  -ray)

d)

X-ray

3.

Thorium-232 decays and emits gamma ray. which of the following is true about gamma ray?

I. Gamma ray is type of electromagnetic wave

II. Gamma ray is neutral

III. Gamma ray does not have energy

a)

I. and II.

b)

I. and III.

c)

II. and III.

4.

Nuclear power stations are built near the sea because _______

a)

of the cooler surroundings

b)

water is used as a nuclear fuel

c)

a lot of water is used as coolant for the reactors

d)

more electricity can be generated

5.

Radioactive material X has a half-life of 5 days. What is the number of days taken for the activity of X to reduce to 12.5% of its initial activity?

a)

5 days

b)

10 days

c)

15 days

d)

20 days

6.

A sample of radioactive material has an initial activity of 240 s-1 . If its half-life is 30 minutes, how much is its activity after 2 hours?

a)

15 s-1

b)

30 s-1

c)

60 s-1

d)

120 s-1

7.

Nuclear energy is energy released from a ______ during nuclear reactions

a)

fast-moving proton

b)

fast-moving neutron

c)

fast-moving electron

d)

nucleus

8.

The amount of energy released from nuclear fission depends on the

I. critical mass

II. speed of light in vacuum

III. mass deficit

a)

I. and II. only

b)

I. and III. only

c)

II. and III. only

d)

All the answer is correct

9.

The walls of a nuclear reactor are made of ______

a)

iron

b)

concrete

c)

copper

d)

carbon

10.

________ is a nuclear reaction in which a heavy nucleus is split into two or more smaller and lighter nuclei after being bombarded by fast-moving neutron.

a)

Radiaactive decay

b)

Nuclear fission

c)

Nuclear fusion

d)

half-life

11.

In a nuclear fission,the mass of 0.005 a.m.u has been converted to nuclear energy.Calculate the energy released.
[1 a.m.u = 1.7 x  102710^{-27}  kg, the velocity of light = 3.0 x  108  10^{8\ \ ^{ }}  m  s1s^{-1}  ]

a)

2.55 x  102110^{-21}  J

b)

5.10 x 101910^{-19}  J

c)

3.83 x  101310^{-13}  J

d)

7.65 x  101310^{-13}  J

12.

In a nuclear reactor , the function of control rods is

a)

to control the quantity of uranium

b)

to act as a shield

c)

to cool the reactor

d)

to absorb excess neutrons

13.

In a nuclear reactor , the function of graphites is

a)

to control the rate of reaction

b)

to absorb excess neutrons

c)

to acts as a shield

d)

to hasten the neutrons

14.

In a nuclear process , several atomic nuclei combine together to form a larger nucleus ,followed by the release of energy . Name the process.

a)

Radioactive decay

b)

Nuclear fusion

c)

Nuclear fission

d)

Chain reaction

15.

Most power plants are built near the river or an abundant water source.

Why ?

a)

Water has the capability to absorb unwanted radiation.

b)

So that nuclear waste is easily dumped into the river

c)

Water is used to produce steam to run the turbine

d)

Uranium can be found in the most water source

16.

The reaction for a nuclear fusion can only happen under what conditions?

Tindak balas bagi pelakuran nuklear hanya boleh berlaku dalam apa jenis keadaan?

a)

Extremely high temperatures

Suhu yang amat tinggi

b)

Extremely high pressure

Tekanan yang amat tinggi

c)

Absolute zero

Sifar mutlak

d)

Extremely high speeds

Kelajuan yang amat tinggi

17.

calculate mass defect

hitung cacat jisim

[1 a.m.u. = 1.66 x 10-27 kg]

a)

1.033×1029kg1.033\times10^{-29}kg

b)

1.330×1029kg1.330\times10^{-29}kg

c)

0.0171 kg0.0171\ kg

d)

1.71×102 kg1.71\times10^{2\ }kg

18.

diagram shows a reactor nuclear. How control rod function in order to the rate nuclear raection?

Gambarajah menunjukkan reaktor nuklear. Bagaimana rod pengawal berfungsi dalam mengawal kadar tindak balas nuklear?

a)

by absorbing excess heat

dengan menyerap lebihan haba

b)

by absorbing excess neutrons

dengan menyerap lebihan neutron

c)

by slowing down the speed of neutron

dengan memperlahankan laju neutron

d)

by releasing water

dengan melepaskan air

19.

diagram shows a reactor nuclear. How moderator function in order to the rate nuclear raection?

Gambarajah menunjukkan reaktor nuklear. Bagaimana moderator berfungsi dalam mengawal kadar tindak balas nuklear?

a)

by absorbing excess heat

dengan menyerap lebihan haba

b)

by absorbing excess neutrons

dengan menyerap lebihan neutron

c)

by slowing down the speed of neutron

dengan memperlahankan laju neutron

d)

by releasing water

dengan melepaskan air

20.

“The time taken for a sample of radioactive nuclei to decay to half of its initial number.” The following statement refers to

“Masa yang diambil untuk separuh daripada bilangan asal nukleus radioaktif bagi suatu sampel radioaktif mereput.” Pernyataan berikut merujuk kepada

a)

Semi life

Setengah hayat

b)

Half life

Separuh hayat

c)

Radioactive decay

Reputan radioaktif

d)

Radioactivity

Keradioaktifan

21.

how many alpha particle released in this process?

Berapakah bilangan zarah alfa yang dibebaskan dari process ini?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

4

d)

6

22.

how many alpha and beta particle released in this process?

Berapakah bilangan zarah alfa dan beta yang dibebaskan dari process ini?

a)

4 alpha particles and 2 beta particles

4 zarah alfa dan 2 zarah beta

b)

6 alpha particles and 2 beta particles

4 zarah alfa dan 2 zarah beta

c)

6 alpha particles and 4 beta particles

4 zarah alfa dan 2 zarah beta

d)

4 alpha particles and 6 beta particles

4 zarah alfa dan 2 zarah beta