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Physics-P2-Isotopes, Radiation: Alpha, Beta and Gamma, Fission and Fusion, Half-Life, Life Cycle of Stars

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It's basically all of physics 2B in the revision guides
Bradley Logan
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Question 1

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Isotopes are different forms of the same element.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 2

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What is the difference between isotopes?
Answer
  • Isotopes have a different number of protons and a different number of neutrons.
  • Isotopes have a different number of neutrons and the same number of protons.
  • Isotopes have a different number of protons and the same number of neutrons.

Question 3

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Alpha radiation particles have ________ and ________
Answer
  • Two neutrons.
  • Two protons.
  • One neutron
  • Three protons
  • Two electrons

Question 4

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What properties are typical of a Beta particle?
Answer
  • They have a charge of -1.
  • They are large.
  • They move fast.
  • They move slowly.
  • They are small.
  • They have a charge of 0.
  • They are in simple terms, a neutron.

Question 5

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Gamma rays are long wavelength electromagnetic waves.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 6

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Nuclear fusion is the process carried out in nuclear power stations to generate energy.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 7

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Which process releases more energy, Fission or Fusion?
Answer
  • Fission.
  • Fusion.

Question 8

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Nuclear fusion is done in stars such as the sun.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 9

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What happens in the process of nuclear fission?
Answer
  • A chain reaction takes place.
  • Nuclei are split up.
  • Nuclei are joined together.
  • The energy released is used to heat water, to create steam for generators.
  • The energy released is used to turn the turbines in wind turbines.

Question 10

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What stage of it's life is our sun at?
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  • Red giant.
  • Black hole.
  • Protostar
  • Main sequence star

Question 11

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What elements are used in the energy process in stars at our sun's stage?
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  • Helium.
  • Uranium-235.
  • Plutonium-239.
  • Hydrogen.
  • Iron.

Question 12

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What happens after the red giant stage of a star's life?
Answer
  • A supernova takes place as the star explodes.
  • A neutron star is created.
  • A black hole is created.
  • A white dwarf is created.
  • A black dwarf is created.
  • A planetary nebula is ejected around the star system, from the outer layer of the star.

Question 13

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Half life is the average time it takes for the number of nuclei in an isotope to halve.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 14

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What is radiation used for in medical practises?
Answer
  • Abortion of babies.
  • Sterilising instruments.
  • Tracers, followed by an external detector.
  • Radiotherapy, the killing of cancerous cells.
  • The sterilisation of the mouth in extreme dental cases.
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