Nuclear and Quantum Physics
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Structure of Matter
SubtopicStructure of Matter under Nuclear and Quantum Physics for Grade 11 IB.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which particle is the exchange particle for the gravitational force?
A.Gluon
B.Photon
C.W boson
D.Graviton
- 2.
What is the charge of an alpha particle?
A.B.C.D. - 3.
How many generations of quarks and leptons are there in the Standard Model?
A.One
B.Two
C.Three
D.Four
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Radioactive Decay
SubtopicRadioactive Decay under Nuclear and Quantum Physics for Grade 11 IB.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the mass of a gamma ray photon?
A.u
B.u
C.D.u
- 2.
In radioactive decay, what is 'background count'?
A.The radiation from the source being measured
B.The radiation present in the environment from other sources
C.The number of alpha particles only
D.The maximum count rate the detector can handle
- 3.
Why is gamma radiation used to sterilize medical equipment?
A.It makes the equipment radioactive
B.It is highly ionizing and kills bacteria/viruses
C.It changes the chemical composition of the tools
D.It is cheaper than using soap
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Fission and Fusion
SubtopicFission and Fusion under Nuclear and Quantum Physics for Grade 11 IB.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the atomic number of Tritium?
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.0
- 2.
Which of the following is a significant challenge in achieving controlled nuclear fusion on Earth?
A.Finding enough hydrogen fuel
B.Containing the extremely hot plasma
C.Producing enough neutrons to start the reaction
D.The fuel is too radioactive to handle
- 3.
What happens to the binding energy per nucleon for elements heavier than Iron-56?
A.It increases as mass number increases
B.It decreases as mass number increases
C.It remains constant
D.It becomes negative
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Discrete Energy and Photoelectric Effect
SubtopicDiscrete Energy and Photoelectric Effect under Nuclear and Quantum Physics for Grade 11 IB.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
When white light passes through a cool gas, the resulting spectrum is:
A.An emission spectrum
B.A continuous spectrum
C.An absorption spectrum
D.A blackbody spectrum
- 2.
If a photon has a frequency of , what is its energy? (Use )
A.B.C.D. - 3.
What is the maximum kinetic energy of a photoelectron if the incident photon energy is and the work function is ?
A.B.C.D.
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Electron Diffraction and Quantum Theory
SubtopicElectron Diffraction and Quantum Theory under Nuclear and Quantum Physics for Grade 11 IB.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
In an experiment to demonstrate the photoelectric effect, why is the apparatus usually enclosed in a vacuum?
A.To prevent the metal from rusting
B.To allow photons to travel faster
C.To prevent electrons from colliding with air molecules
D.To increase the work function of the metal
- 2.
The 'electronvolt' is defined as the work done in moving an electron through a potential difference of:
A.1.6 Volts
B.1 Volt
C.100 Volts
D.Volts
- 3.
Which of the following is true for a photon?
A.It has mass and charge
B.It has no mass and no charge
C.It has mass but no charge
D.It has charge but no mass
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