Nuclear Physics -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “Nuclear Physics”:

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Question 1: What is nuclear physics?

(a) The study of energy production from renewable sources
(b) The study of the behavior and properties of atomic nuclei and particles
(c) The study of the structure of stars and galaxies
(d) The study of quantum mechanics and particle interactions

Question 2: What is the charge of a neutron?

(a) Positive
(b) Negative
(c) Neutral
(d) It can vary depending on the atom

Question 3: What type of particle is emitted during radioactive decay?

(a) Proton
(b) Electron
(c) Neutron
(d) Alpha particle

Question 4: What nuclear force is responsible for binding protons and neutrons together in an atomic nucleus?

(a) Gravitational force
(b) Electromagnetic force
(c) Weak nuclear force
(d) Strong nuclear force

Question 5: What is the process by which a heavy nucleus splits into two or more smaller nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy?

(a) Nuclear fission
(b) Nuclear fusion
(c) Radioactive decay
(d) Beta decay

Question 6: What is the mass defect in nuclear physics?

(a) The difference between the mass of an atomic nucleus and the sum of its protons and neutrons
(b) The difference between the mass of an electron and a proton
(c) The difference between the mass of an alpha particle and a beta particle
(d) The difference between the mass of an atom and the mass of a molecule

Question 7: What is the process by which atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy?

(a) Nuclear fission
(b) Nuclear fusion
(c) Radioactive decay
(d) Alpha decay

Question 8: What is the term for the time it takes for half of a sample of radioactive material to undergo radioactive decay?

(a) Decay time
(b) Half-life
(c) Activity period
(d) Nuclear lifetime

Question 9: What is the process by which a nucleus emits a high-energy photon (gamma ray) without changing its atomic or mass number?

(a) Alpha decay
(b) Beta decay
(c) Gamma decay
(d) Electron capture

Question 10: What is the primary energy source in stars like the Sun?

(a) Nuclear fission
(b) Nuclear fusion
(c) Radioactive decay
(d) Electron capture