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CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

A radioactive nucleus contains 138 neutrons. The nucleus emits an \( \alpha \)-particle. How many neutrons are in the nucleus after it has emitted th...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

The graph shows the decay curve for one particular radioactive nuclide. What is the half-life of this nuclide? A. 1.0 day B. 1.5 days C. 2.0 days D. ...

2009 Summer

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CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

$^{16}_{7}\text{N}$ is the symbol for a particular nuclide of nitrogen. How many nucleons does this nuclide contain? A 7 B 9 C 16 D 23

2009 Summer

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CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

A beam of ionising radiation, containing $\alpha$-particles, $\beta$-particles and $\gamma$-rays, is travelling left to right across the page. A magne...

2009 Summer

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CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

Which statement explains the meaning of the half-life of a radioactive substance?A half the time taken for half the substance to decayB half the time ...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

The diagram shows the paths of three different types of radiation, X, Y and Z. Which row in the table correctly identifies X, Y and Z?[Table_1]

2009 Winter

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CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

How many neutrons and how many protons are contained in a nucleus of $^{238}_{92}\text{U}$?[Table_1]neutrons | protonsA | 92 | 146B | 146 | 92C | 146 ...

2009 Winter

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CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

How many neutrons and how many protons are contained in a nucleus of $^{238}_{92}$U?[Table_1]

2009 Winter

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CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

Which statement explains the meaning of the half-life of a radioactive substance?A. half the time taken for half the substance to decayB. half the tim...

2009 Winter

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CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

The diagram shows the paths of three different types of radiation, X, Y and Z.Which row in the table correctly identifies X, Y and Z?[Table_1]| | X ...

2009 Winter

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CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

The diagram shows an enlarged drawing of the end of a metre rule. It is being used to measure the length of a small feather. What is the length of the...

2011 Summer

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CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

An object moves initially with constant speed and then with constant acceleration. Which graph shows this motion?

2011 Summer

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CH6 - WAVES AND SOUNDS

A tennis player hits a ball hard and 0.40 s later hears the echo from a wall. The speed of sound in air is 330 m/s.How far away is the player from the...

2011 Summer

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CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

Which statement about mass and weight is correct?A. Mass and weight are both forces.B. Neither mass nor weight is a force.C. Only mass is a force.D. O...

2011 Summer

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CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

The diagram shows a balance being used to find the weight of a baby. The weight of the basket can be ignored.At equilibrium, the pivot is nearer to th...

2011 Summer

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CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

A cube of side 2.0 cm is placed on a balance. What is the density of the cube? A. 0.90 g/cm³ B. 1.2 g/cm³ C. 1.8 g/cm³ D. 3.6 g/cm³

2011 Summer

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CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

Objects with different masses are hung on a spring. The diagram shows how much the spring stretches.The extension of the spring is directly proportion...

2011 Summer

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CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

Which row gives an example of the stated form of energy?[Table_1]form of energy | exampleA gravitational | the energy due to the movement of a train a...

2011 Summer

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CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

Which energy resource is used to generate electricity by first boiling water? A. hydroelectric B. nuclear fission C. tides D. waves

2011 Summer

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CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

Two farmers use an electrically powered elevator to lift bales of hay. All the bales of hay have the same mass. As sunset approaches, they increase...

2011 Summer