Gamma Radiation -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “Gamma Radiation”:

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Question 1:What is gamma radiation?

(A) High-energy electrons
(B) High-energy protons
(C) High-energy electromagnetic waves
(D) High-energy neutrons

Question 2:What is the main source of gamma radiation?

(A) Nuclear fission
(B) Radioactive decay
(C) Chemical reactions
(D) Solar radiation

Question 3: What is the penetrating power of gamma radiation compared to alpha and beta radiation?

(A) Low
(B) Medium
(C) High
(D) Very high

Question 4:How does gamma radiation interact with matter?

(A) It reflects off matter
(B) It is absorbed with no interaction
(C) It ionizes atoms
(D) It is absorbed, scattered, or creates pairs

Question 5:What is the unit of measurement for gamma radiation?

(A) Joules (J)
(B) Hertz (Hz)
(C) Sieverts (Sv)
(D) Amperes (A)

Question 6:What material is most commonly used to shield gamma radiation?

(A) Concrete
(B) Lead
(C) Wood
(D) Glass

Question 7:What is a common medical application of gamma radiation?

(A) MRI scans
(B) Ultrasound imaging
(C) Radiotherapy for cancer
(D) Blood pressure measurement

Question 8:What type of decay process emits gamma radiation?

(A) Chemical decay
(B) Alpha decay
(C) Beta decay
(D) Nuclear decay

Question 9:What is the biological effect of gamma radiation on living tissues?

(A) It stimulates growth
(B) It causes minimal effects
(C) It can cause DNA damage and cancer
(D) It has no effect

Question 10:How does gamma radiation compare to X-rays?

(A) Gamma radiation has lower energy
(B) X-rays are more harmful
(C) Gamma radiation has higher energy
(D) X-rays are more penetrating