8. Topic 8(COLON) Atomic, Nuclear and Quantum Physics
Lesson 8.2: Radioactivity And Nuclear Decay — Quiz
Test your understanding of lesson 8.2: radioactivity and nuclear decay with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
What type of radiation is emitted during alpha decay?
Question 2
Which form of radiation has the highest penetrating power?
Question 3
If a sample has a half-life of 3 years, how much of the substance remains after 6 years?
Question 4
What is the decay constant ($\lambda$) if the half-life (t₁/₂) is 4 years?
Question 5
What is the resulting nucleus when Uranium-238 ($^{238}_{92}\mathrm{U}$) undergoes alpha decay?