WorksheetsChapter: Nuclear Physics
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 44mins
What is a beta particle made of?
One proton
A helium particle
One electron
One proton and one neutron
This type of electromagnetic wave can be used to see inside luggage at an airport or in hospitals to see your bones.
Gamma Rays
Visible Light
X Rays
Infrared Rays
This type of electromagnetic wave has the most energy and therefore can be very dangerous.
Microwaves
Radio Waves
X Rays
Gamma Rays
Match this image to the part of the electromagnetic spectrum used to produce it.
gamma radiation
microwaves
x-rays
visible light
ultraviolet radiation
The diagram shows the paths of three different types of radiation, X, Y and Z.
Which row in the table correctly identifies X, Y and Z?
Y is α-particles,Z is β-particles,X is γ-rays
Z is α-particles,Y is β-particles,X is γ-rays
Y is α-particles,X is β-particles,Z is γ-rays
X is α-particles,Z is β-particles,Y is γ-rays
What is the main function of a film badge in radiation monitoring?
To absorb different types of radiation by different amounts
To create an electrical current and voltage pulse when ionizing radiation enters the tube
To blacken or fog the film when ionizing radiation hits it
To convert the light to an electrical signal
What happens when ionizing radiation enters a Geiger Muller tube?
It absorbs different types of radiation by different amounts
It produces flashes of light
It creates an electrical current and voltage pulse
It converts the light to an electrical signal
