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 : What form of radiation most closely resembles X-rays? w) alpha x) beta y) gamma z) neutron
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- GAMMA
Description : Alpha rays are different from beta rays in one of the following ways. Are they different since: w) alpha rays are deflected in a magnetic field and beta rays are not x) alpha rays are ... negative charge z) alpha rays are produced within the nucleus and beta rays are produced outside the nucleus
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- ALPHA RAYS HAVE A POSITIVE CHARGE AND BETA RAYS HAVE A NEGATIVE CHARGE
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 : 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 : Which of the following three nuclear radiations is the most penetrating? w) alpha x) beta y) gamma
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 : Isobar is produced by the emission of which of the following? (1) X-ray (2) Gamma ray (3) Beta ray (4) Alpha ray
Last Answer : (3) Beta ray Explanation: Isobar, in nuclear physics, any member of a group of atomic or nuclear species all of which have the same mass number-that is, the same total number of protons and ... because either a neutron is converted to a protonor a proton is converted to a neutron in the process.
Description : Which of the following type of radiation does not originate within the nucleus ? (a) Alpha (b) Beta (c) Gamma (d) X - rays
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : The maximum biological damage is produced by – (1) X rays (2) gamma - rays (3) beta - rays (4) alpha - rays
Last Answer : (2) gamma - rays Explanation: Gamma radiation, also known as gamma rays, is electromagnetic radiation of high frequency and therefore high energy. Gamma rays are ionizing radiation and are thus biologically hazardous.
Description : The maximum biological damage is produced by (1) X – rays (2) gamma – rays (3) beta – rays (4) alpha – rays
Last Answer : gamma – rays
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Give the characteristics of Alpha , Beta & Gamma rays.
Last Answer : Characteristics of Alpha Rays : (1) Composition : They are comprised of positively charged particles. (2) Speed : Their speed is about 1/10 th of the speed of light. (3) Penetration : They cannot pass ... in any electric field. Hence they carry no charge. (5) Ionization : They can ionize air or gas.
Description : When an atom undergoes beta decay, the atomic number of the nucleus: w) is unchanged x) increases by one y) decreases by one z) none of the above
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- INCREASES BY ONE
Description : In the sun, helium is produced from hydrogen by: w) radioactive decay x) disintegration y) fission z) fusion
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- FUSION
Description : The emission of a positron from a radioactive atom is generally accompanied by the emission of one of the following. Is it accompanied by the emission of: w) a meson x) a baryon y) an antineutrino z) a neutrino
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- A NEUTRINO
Description : Decrease in atomic number is observed during a)`alpha`-emission b)`beta`-emission c)positron emission d)electron capture
Last Answer : Decrease in atomic number is observed during a)`alpha`-emission b)`beta`-emission c)positron emission ... `-emission C. positron emission D. K-capture
Description : Which of the following does NOT travel in a vacuum? w) radio waves x) gamma rays y) magnetic waves z) sound waves
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- SOUND WAVES
Description : For which of the following reasons is plutonium-238 used for generating electricity on spacecraft? w) It is an alpha emitter with long half-life. x) It is a beta emitter with high specific power. y) It occurs abundantly in nature. z) It has low specific power.
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- IT IS AN ALPHA EMITTER WITH LONG HALF-LIFE.
Description : Uranium `._(92)U^(238)` decayed to `._(82)Pb^(206)`. They decay process is `._(92)U^(238) underset((x alpha, y beta))(rarr ._(82)Pb^(206))` `t_(1//2)`
Last Answer : Uranium `._(92)U^(238)` decayed to `._(82)Pb^(206)`. They decay process is `._(92)U^(238) underset((x alpha ... 2.303)/(4.5 xx 10^(9)) xx 0.693 log 4`
Last Answer : Uranium `._(92)U^(238)` decayed to `._(82)Pb^(206)`. They decay process is `._(92)U^(238) underset((x alpha, ... be A. 5.25 B. 0.125 C. 12.5 D. 1.25
Description : The nuclide X undergoes `alpha`-decay and other nuclide Y, `beta^(-)` decay. Which of the following statements are correct? 1. The `beta^(-1)` particl
Last Answer : The nuclide X undergoes `alpha`-decay and other nuclide Y, `beta^(-)` decay. Which of the following ... and 4 are correct D. 1 and 4 are correct
Description : The nuclide `X` undergoes `alpha`-decay and another nuclides `Y` undergoes `beta^(ɵ)`-decay, which of the following statement `"is"//"are"` correct? a
Last Answer : The nuclide `X` undergoes `alpha`-decay and another nuclides `Y` undergoes `beta^(ɵ)`-decay, ... beta`-particle emitted by Y will have the same speed
Description : When an atomic nucleus emits a beta particle, one of its neutrons disintegrates into one of the following set of particles. Does it disintegrate into: w) a positron and an electron x) a proton, an ... and an antineutrino y) a proton, an electron, and a positron z) a neutrino and an antineutrino
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- A PROTON, AN ELECTRON AND AN ANTINEUTRINO
Description : When a radioisotope undergoes beta minus decay, does its atomic number: w) increase x) decrease y) remain the same z) vary depending on the element involved
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- INCREASE
Description : The physicist Chadwick is known for his association with: w) the alpha particle x) the neutron y) the cloud chamber z) the electron
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- THE NEUTRON
Description : In Rutherford's experiment involving the deflection of alpha particles by atomic nuclei, the fact that some of the alpha particles bombarding the thin gold foil were back-scattered, led to one of the ... its nucleus z) the nucleus of a gold atom occupies nearly the entire space of the atom
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- MOST OF THE MASS OF A GOLD ATOM IS IN ITS NUCLEUS
Description : An alpha particle colliding with an electron loses: w) none of its energy x) little of its energy y) half of its energy z) all of its energy
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- LITTLE OF ITS ENERGY
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 : Which physical phenomenon or principle is most often applied in the search for petroleum reservoirs? w) magnetic field distortions x) electromagnetic radiation y) natural radioactive decay of minerals z) acoustic wave transmission and reflection
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- ACOUSTIC WAVE TRANSMISSION AND REFLECTION
Description : Which physical phenomenon or principle is most often applied in the search for petroleum reservoirs? w) gravitational attraction x) magnetic field distortions y) natural radioactive decay of minerals z) acoustic wave transmission and reflection
Description : Lead-206 is the final product of the radioactive decay series named the: w) thorium series x) actinium series y) uranium series z) neptunium series
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- URANIUM SERIES
Description : Radioactive decay is a: w) zero-order process x) temperature-dependent process y) first-order process z) second-order process
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- FIRST-ORDER PROCESS
Description : The tanning rays of the sun are called: w) infrared rays x) visible light y) ultraviolet rays z) gamma rays
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- ULTRAVIOLET RAYS
Description : Gamma rays are similar to X rays in which of the following ways? w) they have neither rest mass nor charge x) they can be bent in an electric field y) they originate within the nucleus z) they are of low energy
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- HAVE NEITHER REST MASS NOR CHARGE
Description : Forged documents are detected by – (1) ultraviolet rays (2) infra-red rays (3) beta rays (4) gamma rays
Last Answer : (1) ultraviolet rays Explanation: Old postcards, books, signs, photos and other paper products made before the late 1930s rarely glow under a black light. Chemical bleaches and dyes used ... light. Knowing this helps to detect forged documents and distinguish reproductions in all types of ephemera.
Description : Forged documents are detected by (1) ultraviolet rays (2) infra-red rays (3) beta rays (4) gamma rays
Last Answer : ultraviolet rays
Description : A characteristic of the noble gases is that they all: w) have eight electrons in the outer shell x) have low stability y) form many compounds z) have filled outer electron shells
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- HAVE FILLED OUTER ELECTRON SHELLS
Description : Nuclear reactors are provided with shield to guard against the emission of mainly __________ rays. (A) X (B) α and β (C) Neutrons & gamma (D) Infrared
Last Answer : (C) Neutrons & gamma
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 : The phenomenon of nuclear fission is opposite to that of (A) Radioactive decay (B) Thermionic emission (C) Nuclear fusion (D) Combustion
Last Answer : (C) Nuclear fusion
Description : Emission of β-particles during radioactive decay of a substance is from (A) Innermost shell (B) Nucleus (C) Outermost shell (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Nucleus
Description : Which of the following is generally used for induced mutagenesis in crop plants? (a) X-rays (b) UV (260 nm) (c) Gamma rays (from cobalt-60) (d) Alpha particles
Last Answer : (c) Gamma rays
Description : Which is the electromagnetic wave ? ① Alpha ray , ② beta ray , gamma ray , ④ cathode ray
Last Answer : Gamma ray electromagnetic waves.
Description : If `cosalpha+cosbeta+cosgamma=0=sinalpha+sinbeta+singamma`, then which of the following is/are true:- (a)`cos(alpha-beta)+cos(beta-gamma)+cos(gamma-de
Last Answer : If `cosalpha+cosbeta+cosgamma=0=sinalpha+sinbeta+singamma`, then which of the following is/are true:- (a)`cos( ... D. `A` is true and `B` is false
Description : The order of acidic strength of the hydrogen atom `(H_(alpha), H_(beta), H_(gamma))` in the given molecule is : `CH_(3)-underset(H_(beta))underset(|)(
Last Answer : The order of acidic strength of the hydrogen atom `(H_(alpha), H_(beta), H_(gamma))` in the given molecule ... D. `H_(beta)gt H_(alpha) gt H_(gamma)`