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Chapter: Nuclear Physics

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a beta particle made of?

a)

One proton

b)

A helium particle

c)

One electron

d)

One proton and one neutron

2.
What is emitted during Alpha Radiation?
a)
A helium nuclei.
b)
A helium atom
c)
Gamma Rays.
d)
Positrons
3.
What is emitted during Beta Radiation?
a)
A high-energy Electron.
b)
Protons.
c)
Neutrons.
d)
Nuclei
4.
Which type of nuclear radiation is being emitted here?
a)
Alpha
b)
beta
c)
gamma 
d)
none
5.
This is an example of...
a)
Fission  reaction
b)
Fusion reaction
c)
Decomposition reaction
d)
Decay
6.
Complete the nuclear equation and determine the type of decay that is occurring in this reaction. 
a)
alpha
b)
beta
c)
gamma
d)
none
7.

This type of electromagnetic wave can be used to see inside luggage at an airport or in hospitals to see your bones.

a)

Gamma Rays

b)

Visible Light

c)

X Rays

d)

Infrared Rays

8.

This type of electromagnetic wave has the most energy and therefore can be very dangerous.

a)

Microwaves

b)

Radio Waves

c)

X Rays

d)

Gamma Rays

9.

Match this image to the part of the electromagnetic spectrum used to produce it.

a)

gamma radiation

b)

microwaves

c)

x-rays

d)

visible light

e)

ultraviolet radiation

10.
In order of most to least penetrating radiation we have
a)
Alpha , Beta,  Gamma
b)
Beta , Gamma , Alpha
c)
Gamma, Beta, Alpha
d)
Gamma, Alpha, Beta
11.
Which type of radiation is the most ionising?
a)
alpha
b)
beta
c)
gamma
12.
Which type of radiation is the least ionising?
a)
alpha
b)
beta
c)
gamma
13.
What type of radiation can be stopped by a piece of paper?
a)
Alpha radiation
b)
Beta radiation
c)
Gamma radiation
14.
What type of radiation can be stopped by a thick lead sheet?
a)
Alpha radiation
b)
Beta radiation
c)
gamma radiation
15.
Name the instrument used to detect radioactivity.
a)
voltmeter
b)
ohmeter
c)
seismograph
d)
geiger counter
16.
X RAYS
a)
Ionizing Radiation
b)
Non Ionizing Raditation
17.
Nuclear Waste
a)
Ionizing Radiation
b)
Non Ionizing Raditation
18.
Cell Phones
a)
Ionizing Radiation
b)
Non Ionizing Raditation
19.

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?

a)

Y is α-particles,Z is β-particles,X is γ-rays

b)

Z is α-particles,Y is β-particles,X is γ-rays

c)

Y is α-particles,X is β-particles,Z is γ-rays

d)

X is α-particles,Z is β-particles,Y is γ-rays

20.

What is the main function of a film badge in radiation monitoring?

a)

To absorb different types of radiation by different amounts

b)

To create an electrical current and voltage pulse when ionizing radiation enters the tube

c)

To blacken or fog the film when ionizing radiation hits it

d)

To convert the light to an electrical signal

21.

What happens when ionizing radiation enters a Geiger Muller tube?

a)

It absorbs different types of radiation by different amounts

b)

It produces flashes of light

c)

It creates an electrical current and voltage pulse

d)

It converts the light to an electrical signal