Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

A certain element is known to exist as two different isotopes.(a) State one thing that is the same for atoms of both isotopes............................

2010 Summer

2

Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

Emissions from a radioactive source pass through a hole in a lead screen and into a magnetic field, as shown in Fig. 10.1. Radiation detectors are p...

2010 Winter

1

Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

(a) An atom consists of a nucleus made up of protons and neutrons, surrounded by orbiting electrons.(i) Which of these particles has a positive charge...

2011 Summer

1

Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

A scientist needs to use a source of $\gamma$-rays as safely as possible.Which action will not reduce the amount of radiation that reaches the scienti...

2011 Winter

2

Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

A nuclide of substance X has the symbol $^{26}_{12}X$.How many electrons are there in a neutral atom of substance X?A. 12 B. 14 C. 26 D. 38

2011 Winter

2

Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

The graph shows the activity of a radioactive source over a period of time. What is the half-life of the source? A $\frac{1}{2}$ hour B 1 hour C ...

2011 Winter

3

Theory

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

2

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

2

Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

Which diagram could represent the structure of a neutral atom?[Image_1: Diagrams A, B, C, and D with key indicating neutron, proton, electron]

2012 Summer

2

Theory

CH11 - ATOMS AND RADIOACTIVITY

A radioactive element has a half-life of 70s.The number of emissions per second, $N$, of a sample of the element is measured at a certain time.What wa...

2010 Winter

1

MCQ

CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

What is the most accurate and precise method to measure the thickness of a coin?

2017 Summer

1

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

On Earth, a ball is dropped and falls 2.0 m in a vacuum.The acceleration of the ball at 1.0 m is 10 m/s².What is the acceleration of the ball at 0.5 ...

2017 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A skydiver reaches terminal velocity. Then he opens his parachute.What happens to the skydiver as the parachute opens?

2017 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A piece of steel is taken from the Earth to the Moon for an experiment. The gravitational field strength on the Moon is smaller than on the Earth.Whic...

2017 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

A measuring cylinder containing only water is placed on an electronic balance. A small, irregularly shaped stone is now completely immersed in the wat...

2017 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A boat is travelling at a steady speed in a straight line across the surface of a lake. Which statement about the boat is correct?

2017 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A ball of weight 1.2 N drops through the air at terminal velocity.A sudden gust of wind exerts a horizontal force of 0.5 N on the ball from the left.W...

2017 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

The diagram shows a uniform bridge, 4.0 m long and weighing 10 000 N.The bridge is pivoted at one end. A force at the other end gradually increases un...

2017 Summer

1

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A bullet of mass 0.10 kg travels horizontally at a speed of 600 m/s. It strikes a stationary wooden block of mass 1.90 kg resting on a frictionless, h...

2017 Summer

MCQ

CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

A box of mass $m$ slides down a slope of length $l$ and vertical height $d$ against a frictional force $F$.As the box slides down the slope, it loses ...

2017 Summer