Question 1

Which of the following nuclear emissions would be most damaging to humans?

Accepted Answer

gamma rays

Answer

beta particle

Answer

neutron particle

Answer

alpha particle

Question 2

Which of the following describes beta emission?

Accepted Answer

A particle with no mass and a negative charge ( electron) is lost from the nucleus

Answer

A neutron is lost from the nucleus

Answer

A particle with two protons and to neutrons is lost from the nucleus

Answer

A particle with no mass and a positive charge (positron) is lost from the nucleus

Question 3

This photo is depicting:

Accepted Answer

Nuclear fusion because two smaller elements are coming together to create one larger element

Answer

Nuclear fission because two smaller elements are coming together to create one larger element

Answer

Nuclear fission because one larger element is splitting into two smaller elements

Answer

Nuclear fusion because one larger element is splitting into two smaller elements

Question 4

Which nuclear emission is largest in mass?

Accepted Answer

Alpha particle

Answer

Beta particle

Answer

Neutron particle

Answer

Gamma ray

Question 5

Based on the photo, which type of nuclear emission is being shown?

Accepted Answer

Beta emission

Answer

Gamma emission

Answer

Alpha emission

Answer

Neutron emission

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