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AP Physics 2 Nuclear and Quantum
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What particle carries the strong force?
neutrino
gluon
graviton
photon
2
Why is tritium so dangerous?
it is as hot as the sun
it is incredibly unstable
the mass defect is terrifying
the binding energy is insane
3
Which of these particles has the largest mass?
beta
proton
neutron
alpha
4
The following equation is an example of what kind of nuclear reaction?
β+ decay
gamma decay
fusion
fission
5
The graph represents the relationship between energy and frequency of photons. The slope is?
1.60 x 10-19 J
6.63 x 10-34 J*s
6.67 x 10-11 N*m2/kg2
1.60 x 10-19 C
6
Which phenomenon provides evidence that light has a wave nature?
absorption of light by a black sheet of paper
reflection of light from a mirror
diffraction of light passing through a narrow opening
emission of light by energy level transition in H atom
7
The smashing of two nuclei together to form energy is known as?
fusion
beta particles
fission
gamma rays
8
Car1 is moving at 25 m/s N. Car2 is moving S at 35 m/s. From the perspective of Car1, what is the relative speed of 2?
25 m/s
60 m/s
10 m/s
35 m/s
9
Which of these particles has zero mass?
alpha
photon
proton
beta
10
What did Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn do?
developed the theory of fission
Isolated Radium from Uranium ore
worked on the Manhattan Project
developed the theory of radioactivity
11
What is an inertial frame of reference?
one in which special relativity is required
one in which the laws of physics hold
one in which there is time dilation
an accelerating frame
12
The bright-line emission spectrum of an element can best be explained by
electrons being located in the nucleus
protons being dispersed uniformly throughout the atoms
protons acting as both particles and waves
electrons transitioning between discrete energy levels
13
What does this graph describe?
diffraction
photoelectric effect
radioactive decay
series circuits
14
A train moving at .2c has a lantern shining light. What is the relative speed of light on the train?
c
.2 c
1.2 c
.8 c
15
Light demonstrates the characteristics of
waves
neither waves nor particles
particles
waves and particles
16
When a particle moves at a velocity of .8c, which of these statements is true?
mass increases
It gets longer
mass decreases
time slows
time speeds up
It gets shorter
17
Where does Helium come from?
Amarillo, Texas
Hong Kong, China
underground nuclear decay
binding energy of alpha decay
18
What happens when a neutrino and an antineutrino meet?
the universe disappears
a black hole appears
they annihilate one another
a beta particle is created
19
A train moving at .2c has a lantern shining light. What is the relative speed of light to an observer on the platform?
.2 c
1.2 c
.8 c
c
20
What is H-3?
Higgs Boson particle
Deuterium
Tritium
Protium
21
Which of Meitner and Hahn received a Nobel prize for their discovery?
Lise Meitner
neither
Hahn and Meitner shared the prize
Otto Hahn
22
In which types of decay does the atomic weight of the daughter match the parent?
beta
gamma
alpha
23
U-238 --> He-4 + Th-92 + E. What is the daughter isotope?
Th-92
He-4
U-238
24
What particle carries the weak force?
graviton
gluon
boson
neutrino
25
What type of decay throws off a neutrino?
beta
gamma
alpha
26
What type of elements does alpha decay occur in?
any of them
heavy elements
light elements
gaseous elements
27
Why is the mass of an assembled nucleus less than the parts alone?
it isn't
the parts are contracted in a collection
binding energy
relativity
28
Which type of radiation is most dangerous?
alpha
gamma
beta
29
What color of light are humans most sensitive to?
blue
green
yellow
red
30
The following equation is an example of what kind of nuclear reaction?
beta decay
gamma decay
fusion
fission
31
Which process, in general, produces more energy per atom?
beta decay
fusion
alpha decay
fission
32
Wave-particle duality is most apparent in analyzing the motion of
alpha particle
nucleon
an electron
nucleus
33
Determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons present in
235
92
U
-1
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92 protons, 144 neutrons, 92 electrons
92 protrons, 143 neutrons, 92 electrons
35 protons, 42 neutrons, 35 electrons
92 protons, 96 neutrons, 92 electrons
34
When the nucleus of an atom is assembled, the mass is less than the parts. What is this called?
rest mass
negative mass
nuclear mass
mass defect
35
The half-life of, Zagarellium is 60 days. Of 1.00 g, how much is there after 240 days?
none of these is correct
.25 g g
1.00 g
.50 g
36
What is a beta particle?
antiphoton
electron
photon
gluon
37
What is the most important statement to take from general relativity?
the speed of light is a constant
the universe is expanding
Michelson-Moreley were losers
time is absolute
38
The graph represents the relationship between energy and frequency of photons. The slope is?
permittivity of a vacuum
Planck's constant
nuclear constant
gravitational constant
39
Car1 is moving at 25 m/s N. Car2 is moving N at 35 m/s. From the perspective of Car1, what is the relative speed of 2?
25 m/s
10 m/s
35 m/s
60 m/s
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What is a deposit of stable lead (Pb) an indicator of?
an atomic bomb explosion in that area
a critical mass of U-235
a natural nuclear reactor
a large deposit of uranium
