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Class XII Physics Quiz on Nuclei

Class XII
Physics
Nuclei
12 questions
HARD

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1. What is the binding energy per nucleon for a stable nucleus?

Always less than 1 MeV · Always greater than 1 MeV · Around 8 MeV · Varies widely

2. Which of the following particles is not a nucleon?

Proton · Neutron · Electron · Both protons and neutrons

3. The mass defect of a nucleus is due to which of the following?

Presence of electrons · Binding energy · Nuclear forces · Gravitational forces

4. What is the approximate radius of a nucleus with mass number A?

A^1/3 fm · A^2/3 fm · A^1/2 fm · A^3/4 fm

5. Which of the following processes involves the emission of a beta particle?

Alpha decay · Beta decay · Gamma decay · Neutron capture