Kuiz Fizik Tingkatan 5 Bab 6 Set 1

SELAMAT DATANG Kuiz Fizik Tingkatan 5 Bab 6 Set 1

KUIZ INI MENGANDUNGI 10 SOALAN

If a sample of a radioactive isotope has a half-life of 20 days, what fraction of the original sample will remain undecayed after 60 days?

1/2

1/16

1/8

1/4

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Why is the method of dating rocks using the Uranium-238 to Lead-206 decay series effective for estimating the age of the Earth?

Uranium-238 has a very long half-life, comparable to the age of the Earth.

The decay process is heavily influenced by temperature and pressure within the Earth’s crust.

Lead-206 is a highly radioactive element that decays quickly.

Uranium-238 has a very short half-life, allowing for precise measurements.

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What happens to the atomic nucleus during gamma decay?

It emits two protons and two neutrons.

It transitions from a higher energy state to a lower energy state without changing its composition.

A neutron transforms into a proton and an electron.

It splits into two smaller nuclei.

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In the context of a nuclear reactor, what is the primary function of control rods made of boron or cadmium?

To absorb excess neutrons and regulate the rate of the chain reaction.

To act as the nuclear fuel that undergoes fission.

To transfer heat from the reactor core to the steam generator.

To slow down fast-moving neutrons to increase the probability of fission.

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Which statement correctly distinguishes nuclear fission from nuclear fusion?

Fission is the splitting of a heavy nucleus, while fusion is the combining of light nuclei.

Fission involves uranium, while fusion involves lead.

Fission occurs naturally in the Sun, while fusion is used in nuclear power plants.

Fission releases energy while fusion absorbs energy.

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Which of the following describes a nuclear chain reaction?

A series of alpha and beta decays that occur until a stable nucleus is formed.

A self-sustaining process where neutrons released in one fission event trigger further fission events.

The fusion of multiple hydrogen nuclei in a sequential manner within a star.

A chemical reaction where the products catalyze the next stage of the reaction.

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A radioactive substance has a half-life of 15 minutes. If you start with a sample of this substance, what fraction of the original radioactive nuclei will remain undecayed after one hour?

1/16

1/8

1/4

1/2

None

During beta decay, a neutron in an unstable nucleus transforms. What is the effect on the nucleon number (A) and the proton number (Z) of the nucleus?

The nucleon number (A) decreases by one, while the proton number (Z) remains the same.

The nucleon number (A) remains the same, while the proton number (Z) increases by one.

The nucleon number (A) decreases by four, and the proton number (Z) decreases by two.

Both the nucleon number (A) and the proton number (Z) remain unchanged.

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In the equation E=mc2, what does the 'c' represent?

The mass of a carbon-12 atom.

The speed of light in a vacuum.

The charge of an electron.

The rate of radioactive decay.

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10.

During beta decay, a neutron within the nucleus is transformed. What are the products of this transformation?

A proton and an electron.

Two protons and an electron.

A proton and a neutron.

An alpha particle.

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