Atomic and Nuclear Physics Basics

21. The symbol “β” represents:

a) Alpha decay

b) Beta decay

c) Gamma decay

d) Neutron decay

22. The symbol “γ” represents:

a) Alpha decay

b) Beta decay

c) Gamma decay

d) Neutron decay

23. The process of radioactive decay can be used to determine the:

a) Age of rocks and fossils

b) Speed of light

c) Mass of an electron

d) Charge of a proton

24. The process of carbon dating involves the decay of:

a) Carbon-12

b) Carbon-13

c) Carbon-14

d) Carbon-15

25. The energy released by a nuclear reaction is given by the equation:

a) E=mc²

b) E=mv²

c) E=hf

d) E=Pt