Description : The half life period of a radioactive substance is best determined by counting the number of alpha particles emitted per second in a GeigerMuller counter from its known quantity. If the half life period of a ... in four months (D) 1/8th of it will remain intact at the end of four months
Last Answer : (B) It will completely disintegrate in two months
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. The nuclear forces are short range forces. 2. Alpha rays emitted by a radionuclide are helium nucleus. 3. Gamma rays are electromagnetic waves. 4. Beta rays emitted by a radionuclide are negatively ... 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
Description : What are the rays emitted from radioactive material ? What are their names ?
Last Answer : Three types of rays are emitted from the nucleus of radioactive material. Their names are ফাalpha ( α) ray , beta ( ß) ray and gamma ( γ) ray.
Description : Beta rays emitted by a radioactive material are – (1) The electrons orbiting around the nucleus (2) Charged particles emitted by nucleus (3) Neutral particles (4) Electromagnetic radiations
Last Answer : (2) Charged particles emitted by nucleus Explanation: A beta ray is a high-energy, highspeed electron (negatively charged) or positron (positively charged) emitted in the radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus, such as a potassium40 nucleus, in the process of beta decay.
Description : Beta rays emitted by a radioactive material are (1) The electrons orbiting around the nucleus (2) Charged particles emitted by nucleus (3) Neutral particles (4) Electromagnetic radiations
Last Answer : Charged particles emitted by nucleus
Description : In radioactive decay, the emission of an electron is characteristic of: w) Alpha decay x) Beta decay y) Gamma decay z) X-rays
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- BETA DECAY
Description : A radioactive substance does not undergo any change (in mass or charge) during – (1) ganuna-emission (2) oxidation (3) alpha-emission (4) beta-emission
Last Answer : (1) ganuna-emission Explanation: Gamma-rays do not carry any charge. These rays do not have any mass and hence can not be considered to be made up of particles.
Description : A radioactive substance emits? (1) alpha particle (2) beta particle (3) gamma particle (4) all of the three
Last Answer : (4) all of the three Explanation: Radioactive substances are continually producing three kinds of dangerous radiation: alpha particles, beta particles and gamma rays. These types of radiation are invisible to the naked eye, and so you won't see a green glow.
Description : A radioactive substance does not undergo any change (in mass or charge) during (1) gamma-emission (2) oxidation (3) alpha-emission (4) beta-emission
Last Answer : gamma-emission
Description : The number of `alpha`-and `beta`-particles emitted in the nuclear reaction, `._(90)Th^(228) to ._(83)Bi^(212)`, respectively are
Last Answer : The number of `alpha`-and `beta`-particles emitted in the nuclear reaction, `._(90)Th^(228) to ._(83)Bi^( ... ` and `1 beta` D. `4 alpha` and `7 beta`
Description : The number of `alpha` and `beta`-particles emitted in the nuclear reaction `._(90)^(210) Th to ._(83)^(212)Bi` are:
Last Answer : The number of `alpha` and `beta`-particles emitted in the nuclear reaction `._(90)^(210) Th to ._(83)^(212 ... `3 alpha, 7 beta` D. `4 alpha, 1 beta`
Description : The nucleus `._(92)^(235)U` decays according to `._(92)^(238)U rarr ._(92)^(234)Th + ._(2)^(4)He`. Calculate the kinetic energy of the emitted `alpha`
Last Answer : The nucleus `._(92)^(235)U` decays according to `._(92)^(238)U rarr ._(92)^(234)Th + ._(2)^(4)He`. ... kg " " ._(2)^(4)He = 6.64807 xx 10^(-27)`
Description : Why is alpha emitted by thorium-230?
Last Answer : The decay is: Th-230-------------Ra-226 + He-4
Description : The thermal radiation emitted by a blackbody heated to a given temperature. a. Gamma Radiation b. Black Body Radiation c. Electromagnetic Radiation d. Alpha Radiation
Last Answer : Black Body Radiation
Description : The atomic number of a nucleus will increase by 1 if which of the following is emitted by the nucleus? w) an alpha particle x) a positron y) a beta particle z) a gamma ray
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- BETA PARTICLE
Description : From which part of the atom of the radioactive element is the radioactive ray emitted ?
Last Answer : The radioactive ray is emitted from the nucleus of the atom of the radioactive element.
Description : Assertion : In a radioactive disintegration, an electron is emitted by the nucleus. Reason : Electrons are always present inside the nucleus.
Last Answer : Assertion : In a radioactive disintegration, an electron is emitted by the nucleus. Reason : Electrons are ... both (A) and (R ) are incorrect.
Description : In the radioactive change, `._(Z)^(A)P to ._(Z + 1)^(A)Q to ._(Z - 1)^(A - 4)R to ._(Z - 1)^(A - 4)S` The radioactive emitted in sequence are:
Last Answer : In the radioactive change, `._(Z)^(A)P to ._(Z + 1)^(A)Q to ._(Z - 1)^(A - 4)R to ._ ... alpha, gamma` C. `gamma, alpha, beta` D. `beta, gamma, alpha`
Description : The particles not emitted by radioactive susbstace are:
Last Answer : The particles not emitted by radioactive susbstace are: A. gamma rays B. electrons C. protons D. He nuclei
Description : `beta` rays are emitted from the _________.
Last Answer : `beta` rays are emitted from the _________.
Description : Cathode rays in a discharge tube are made up of electrons emitted from the plate that is connected to the negative terminal of the DC voltage source.
Last Answer : Cathode rays in a discharge tube are made up of electrons emitted from the plate that is connected to the negative terminal of the DC voltage source.
Description : Radiations which is not emitted during radioactivity is – (1) α rays (2) β rays (3) γ rays (4) Cathode rays
Last Answer : (4) Cathode rays Explanation: Radioactivity is the process by which a nucleus of an unstable atom loses energy by emitting particles of ionizing radiation. It includes the emission of energetic alpha particles (α), beta particles (β), and gamma rays.
Description : Pick out the wrong statement pertaining to 'green house' for the plants. (A) 'Green house' (made of glass) allows visible sunlight (i.e., short wavelength solar radiation like ultra-violet rays) ... ' thereby warming up the earth's surface (D) 'Green house' is colder than the outside atmosphere
Last Answer : (D) 'Green house' is colder than the outside atmosphere
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The minimum frequency of light for which no electrons are emitted, is called threshold frequency (B) Polarising angle of glass is 57.5° (C) At the polarising angle, the reflected and refracted rays are orthogonal (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Light rays that are emitted simultaneously from an LED and propagated down an optical fiber do not arrive at the far end of the fiber at the same time results to ∙ A. intramodal dispersion ∙ B. pulse length dispersion ∙ C. modal dispersion ∙ D. wavelength dispersion
Last Answer : D. wavelength dispersion
Description : LASER stands for: a. Light Amplification by Simulated Emission of Radiation b. Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation c. Light Amplification by Simulated Emitted Rays d. Light Amplification by Stimulated Emitted Rays
Last Answer : b. Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
Description : X-rays that are emitted in all directions and with a continuous range of frequencies are known as a) characteristic X-rays b) continuous X-rays c) scattered X-rays d) stimulated X-rays.
Last Answer : b) continuous X-rays
Description : The X-rays emitted in inner shell transitions are called _____ as their energy depends upon the type of target material. a) gamma rays b) special X-rays c) Characteristic X-rays d) continuous X-rays
Last Answer : c) Characteristic X-rays
Description : By the transition of inner shell electrons in heavy atoms, high energy photons are emitted which are a) gamma rays b) X-rays c) radio waves d) photon rays
Last Answer : b) X-rays
Description : In the disintegration of a radioactive element, `alpha` and `beta`-particles are evolved from the nucleus: `._(0)^(1)n to ._(1)^(1)H + ._(-1)^(0)e` +
Last Answer : In the disintegration of a radioactive element, `alpha` and `beta`-particles are evolved from ... of `gamma`-radiations may yield nuclear isomer
Description : In the disintegration of a radioactive element, `alpha`- and `beta`-particles are evolved from the nucleus. `._(0)n^(1) rarr ._(1)H^(1) + ._(-1)e^(0)
Last Answer : In the disintegration of a radioactive element, `alpha`- and `beta`-particles are evolved from the nucleus. `._(0 ... C. `2 alpha, 2 beta` D. `n beta`
Last Answer : In the disintegration of a radioactive element, `alpha`- and `beta`-particles are evolved from the ... C. decreases by 2 unit D. remains unaffected
Last Answer : In the disintegration of a radioactive element, `alpha`- and `beta`-particles are evolved from the nucleus. `._(0) ... in A. IIA B. IA C. IIB D. IVB
Last Answer : In the disintegration of a radioactive element, `alpha`- and `beta`-particles are evolved from the nucleus. ... , beta, beta` D. `beta, gamma, alpha`
Description : A nuclide has mass number (A) and atomic number (Z). During a radioactive process if: (A) both A and Z decrease, the process is called `alpha`-decay (
Last Answer : A nuclide has mass number (A) and atomic number (Z). During a radioactive process if: (A) both A and Z decrease, ... 4 C. 1,3, and 4 D. 1,2, and 4
Description : A nuclide of an alkaine earth metal undergoes radioactive deacy by emission of the `alpha-` particles in sucession. The group of the periodic tablle t
Last Answer : A nuclide of an alkaine earth metal undergoes radioactive deacy by emission of the `alpha-` particles in ... 6th group C. 14 th group D. 16th group
Description : A radioactive element is preset in VIII group of the periodic table. If it emits one `alpha`particle, the new position of the nuclide will be
Last Answer : A radioactive element is preset in VIII group of the periodic table. If it emits one `alpha`particle, the new ... . VI B B. VIII C. VIIB D. I B
Description : The radioactive nuclide `._(90)^(234) Th` shows two successive `beta-` decay followed by one `alpha-` decay. The atomic number and mass number respect
Last Answer : The radioactive nuclide `._(90)^(234) Th` shows two successive `beta-` decay followed by one `alpha-` ... is: A. 92234 B. 94230 C. 90230 D. 92230
Description : A radioactive element `X`, decays by the sequence and with half-lives, given below, `X underset(30"min")overset(alpha)(rarr) Y underset(2"days")overse
Last Answer : A radioactive element `X`, decays by the sequence and with half-lives, given below, `X underset(30"min" ... D. The mass number of Y is greater than X
Description : When `._(13)^(27)Al` is bombarded whith `alpha`-particles, a radioactive isotope of phosphorus `._(15)^(30)P` with the emission of …. Is formed
Last Answer : When `._(13)^(27)Al` is bombarded whith `alpha`-particles, a radioactive isotope of phosphorus ` ... A. neutrons B. protons C. positrons D. electrons
Description : What are the characteristics of alpha rays ?
Last Answer : Alpha ray features: 1. Alpha ray particles are deadly harmful and dangerous. 2. The speed of alpha rays is 10 percent of the speed of light. 3. An alpha particle is a helium nucleus.
Description : Assertion (A) : `beta`-particles have greater penetrating power than `alpha`-rays but less than `gamma`-rays Reason (R ) : `beta`-particles are lighte
Last Answer : Assertion (A) : `beta`-particles have greater penetrating power than `alpha`-rays but less than `gamma`-rays ... . If both (A) and (R ) are incorrect.
Description : (A) `alpha`-rays have greater ionising power the `beta` (R ) `alpha`-particles carry `2^(+)` charge while `beta`-particles carry only `I^(-)` charge.
Last Answer : (A) `alpha`-rays have greater ionising power the `beta` (R ) `alpha`-particles carry `2^(+)` charge while ... . D. If both (A) and (R ) are incorrect.
Description : Which of the following "is"//"are" correct? a)`alpha`-rays are more penetrating then `beta`-rays. b)`alpha`-rays have greater ionizing power than `bet
Last Answer : Which of the following "is"//"are" correct? a)`alpha`-rays are more penetrating then `beta ... not emitted simultaneously with `alpha` and `beta`-rays
Description : The alpha particles are A)High`-` energy electrons B)Positively charged hydrogen ions C) High`-` energy `X-` rays radiations D)Double positively charg
Last Answer : The alpha particles are A)High`-` energy electrons B)Positively charged hydrogen ions C) ... ray radiations D. double positively charged helium nuclei
Description : The correct order of ionising capcity of `alpha, beta` and `gamma`-rays is
Last Answer : The correct order of ionising capcity of `alpha, beta` and `gamma`-rays is A. `alpha gt beta gt gamma` ... alpha gt beta` D. `beta gt gamma gt alpha`
Description : `alpha`-rays have ionization power because they possess a. Lesser kinetic energy b. Higher kinetic energy c. Lesser penetration power d. Higher penetr
Last Answer : `alpha`-rays have ionization power because they possess a. Lesser kinetic energy b. Higher ... . lesser penetration power D. higher penetration power
Description : The velocity of `alpha`-rays is approximately:
Last Answer : The velocity of `alpha`-rays is approximately: A. equal to that of the velocity of light B. ... of light D. uncomparable to the velocity of light
Description : The nature of light waves is similar to (a) Cosmic rays (b) Cathode rays (c) Alpha rays (d) Gamma rays
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : Which of the following type of radiation does not originate within the nucleus ? (a) Alpha (b) Beta (c) Gamma (d) X - rays