QUANTUM THEORY AND ANSWERS

NUCLEAR PHYSICS PRACTICE PROBLEMS

1. What is the net static electric charge on a metal sphere having an excess of +3 elementary charges?
  1. 4.7 x 10
  2. 8.4 x 10
  3. 4.8 x 10
  4. 8.7 x 1019 C
2. A hydrogen atom could have an electron energy level transition from n=2 to n=3 by absorbing a photon having an energy of?
  1. 1.89 eV
  2. 2.04 eV
  3. 2.25 eV
  4. 2.87 eV
3. Two solid metal blocks are placed in an insulated container. If there is a net flow of heat between the blocks, they must have different?
  1. Initial temperatures
  2. Specific Heat values
  3. Melting points
  4. Heats of fusion
4. A (P type) semiconductor is formed by adding impurities, which provide extra ____.
  1. Electrons
  2. Neutrons
  3. Photons
  4. Holes
5. A student measures a current of .05 ampere through a P type semiconductor. If the battery connections are reversed, the current through the semiconductor will be?
  1. Less than .05 ampere
  2. Greater than .05 ampere
  3. The same
6. What is the approximate bind energy of a helium nucleus that has a mass defect of 5.2 x 10-29 kilogram?
  1. 4.6 x 10
  2. 4.6 x 10
  3. 4.7 x 10
  4. 4.7 x 10-18
7. Which particle cannot be accelerated by a cyclotron?
  1. Proton
  2. Neutron
  3. Electron
  4. Alpha particle
8. A 96 gram sample of a radioactive nuclide is placed in a container. After 12 minutes only 6 grams of the sample has not yet decayed. What is the half life of the nuclide?
  1. 3 minutes
  2. 4 minutes
  3. 5 minutes
  4. 6 minutes
9. The principal reason for using neutrons to bombard a nucleus is that neutrons?
  1. Have a relatively low atomic mass
  2. Can be easily accelerated
  3. Have a very high kinetic energy
  4. Are not repelled by the nucleus
10. What is the magnitude of the gravitational force between an electron and a proton separated by a distance of 1.0 x 10-10 meter?
  1. 1.0 x 10
  2. 1.0 x 10
  3. 2.0 x 10
  4. 3.05 x 10-47 N
11. A sphere has a net excess charge of -4.8 x 10-19 coulomb. The sphere must have an excess of ______.
  1. 1 Electron
  2. 1 Proton
  3. 3 Electrons
  4. 3 Protons
12. An excited hydrogen atom returns to its ground state. A possible energy change for the atom is?
  1. Loss of 10.20 eV
  2. Gain of 10.20 eV
  3. Loss of 11.70 eV
  4. Gain of 11.70 eV
13. During a collision between a proton and an electron there is conservation of _____.
  1. Energy, only
  2. Momentum, only
  3. Energy and Momentum
  4. Neither Energy or Momentum
14. As the temperature of a surface increases, how does the rate of thermionic emission change?
  1. Electrons are emitted at a lower rate.
  2. Electrons are emitted at a higher rate.
  3. Protons are emitted at a lower rate.
  4. Protons are emitted at a higher rate.

 

Answer Key

1. C
2. A
3. A
4. D
5. B
6. C
7. B
8. A
9. D
10. B
11. C
12. A
13. C
14. B
Mugisa Geofrey and Yandu Amos and ALIRA DANIEL

Mugisa Geofrey Zziwa is a learning facilitator with Ultimate MultiMedia Consult. With knowledge of the following topics:  Digital Pedagogy training or digital teaching skills, how to integrate ICT in teaching.  Journalism and the Internet/Computers (How internet helps journalism)  Basic web design & CMS and Multimedia Content publishing  Digital security and safety basics for journalists  Best practices for ensuring safety online  Data Mashups  Collaborative digital content development tools  Live streaming and Live reporting  Immersive Storytelling tools and practices  Among others I have conducted a number of trainings which include: • Multimedia Journalism and Digital Safety training for university Students held in Makerere University, Kampala International University and Cavendish University and sponsored by the American Embassy Uganda. • Digital Pedagogy training for Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Teachers held in Iganga Girls SSS in Iganga District for Eastern region Uganda, St. Maria Gorretti in MPigi District for Central region Uganda, and Teso College ALOET for the Karamoja region Uganda. Sponsored by Forum for African Women Educationalists Uganda (FAWEU) Training Teachers on integration of ICT in teaching and delivering lessons to students. • Digital Pedagogy at American Center for Teachers by Teachers In Need (TIN) Uganda. • Facilitator on Digital Pedagogy with ICT Teachers Association Uganda (ITAU) at American Center, Kyebambe Girls SSS in FortPortal for western region Uganda, Dr. Obote College Boro Boro Lira for Nothern Region Uganda.

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