Radiation -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “Radiation”:

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Question 1: What is radiation?

(a) The transfer of heat through direct contact.
(b) The emission and transmission of energy in the form of waves or particles.
(c) The process of converting matter into energy.
(d) The emission of light by an object.

Question 2: Which type of radiation is commonly associated with the sun and other light-emitting objects?

(a) Alpha radiation
(b) Beta radiation
(c) Gamma radiation
(d) Electromagnetic radiation

Question 3: Which type of radiation has the highest penetrating power?

(a) Alpha radiation
(b) Beta radiation
(c) Gamma radiation
(d) Neutron radiation

Question 4: What is the primary source of ionizing radiation in the environment?

(a) Microwave ovens
(b) Radio towers
(c) Cosmic rays from space
(d) Incandescent light bulbs

Question 5: Which type of radiation can be stopped by a sheet of paper or the outer layer of skin?

(a) Alpha radiation
(b) Beta radiation
(c) Gamma radiation
(d) Neutron radiation

Question 6: Which of the following devices uses ionizing radiation for medical imaging?

(a) X-ray machine
(b) Ultrasound machine
(c) MRI machine
(d) Electrocardiogram (ECG) machine

Question 7: Which type of radiation is commonly emitted during the radioactive decay of certain unstable nuclei?

(a) Alpha radiation
(b) Beta radiation
(c) Gamma radiation
(d) Infrared radiation

Question 8: What is the unit used to measure the absorbed dose of ionizing radiation in living tissue?

(a) Sievert (Sv)
(b) Becquerel (Bq)
(c) Curie (Ci)
(d) Rutherford (R

Question 9: Which of the following practices helps reduce exposure to ionizing radiation during medical imaging?

(a) Increasing the exposure time
(b) Using higher-energy radiation
(c) Limiting the use of protective shields
(d) Using the lowest possible dose for effective imaging

Question 10: Which natural phenomenon is caused by the interaction of solar radiation with the Earth's atmosphere?

(a) Aurora (Northern Lights and Southern Lights)
(b) Lunar eclipse
(c) Earth's magnetic field
(d) Tides