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In a nuclear reaction (involving atomic nuclei only), the sum of kinetic energies of the product nuclei was found to be greater than that of the reactants. This means that:
1. some nucleons are created
2. some nucleons are destroyed
3. energy is converted into mass
4. mass is converted into energy

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When a nucleus undergoes \(\alpha\)-decay,
1. the atomic number increases
2. the mass number decreases
3. the proton number increases
4. the neutron number increases
Subtopic:  Types of Decay |
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During a \(\beta\)-decay, fast electrons are found to have been emitted. These electrons come from:
1. the outermost atomic shell
2. the innermost atomic shell
3. the conduction band
4. the nucleus
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Among radioactive radiation emitted by spontaneous disintegration, the most prevalent are \(\alpha,\beta\) and \(\gamma.\) Let their speeds in air be \(v_\alpha,v_\beta\) and \(v_\gamma,\) respectively. Then:
1. \(v_\alpha>v_\beta>v_\gamma\)
2. \(v_\gamma>v_\beta>v_\alpha\)
3. \(v_\gamma>v_\alpha>v_\beta\)
4. \(v_\beta>v_\alpha>v_\gamma\)
Subtopic:  Types of Decay |
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The density \((d)\) of a nucleus varies according to the number of nucleons \((A)\) as:
1. \(d\propto A\)     2. \(d\propto\)\(\large\frac{1}{A}\)    
3. \(d\propto A^{1/3}\) 4. \(d=\text{constant}\)
Subtopic:  Nucleus |
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The nucleus of an atom has a radius which is of the order of:
1. \(10^{-9}~\text m\)
2. \(10^{-12}~\text m\)
3. \(10^{-15}~\text m\)
4. \(10^{-18}~\text m\)
Subtopic:  Nucleus |
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The nuclear radius of which of the following nuclei is approximately twice that of deuterium \((_1\mathrm{H}^2)\)?
1. \(_2\mathrm{He}^4\) 2. \(_3\mathrm{Li}^8\)
3. \(_4\mathrm{Be}^8\) 4. \(_8\mathrm{O}^{16}\)
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Which, of the following nuclear reactions, is possible in nature?
1. \(p\rightarrow n+e^+\)
2. \(n\rightarrow p+e^-\)
3. \(p\rightarrow n+e^++\nu_e\)
4. \(n\rightarrow p+e^-+\bar{\nu_e}\)
Subtopic:  Types of Decay |
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Which, of the following particles, is least absorbed by matter (i.e., interacts least) as it passes through?
1. \(\alpha\)-rays
2. \(\beta\)-rays
3. \(\gamma\)-rays
4. neutrinos
Subtopic:  Types of Decay |
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During which one of the following events do the atomic number and the mass number of the emitting nuclei, both change?
1. \(\alpha\)-decay
2. \(\beta\)-decay
3. \(\gamma\)-emission
4. neutron-emission
Subtopic:  Types of Decay |
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