Which type of nuclear decay releases a beta particle?
Alpha decay
Beta decay
Gamma decay
Electron capture
Correct Answer :
B. Beta decay
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Which type of particle is negatively charged and orbits the nucleus of an atom?
Electron
Proton
Neutron
Positron
What is the SI unit of frequency?
Hertz
Newton
Pascal
Watt
What is the SI unit of electrical conductance?
Siemens
Ohm
Farad
Volt
What is the phenomenon where a wave is partially deflected and partially absorbed by a surface?
Reflection
Diffraction
Refraction
Absorption
Which of the following statements about wave speed is true?
It is determined by frequency and wavelength.
It is independent of the medium through which the wave travels.
It is inversely proportional to amplitude.
It is a scalar quantity.
Which of the following statements about gravity is true?
It is a contact force.
It is a repulsive force.
It is a conservative force.
It only acts on planets and stars.
What is the SI unit of electric potential difference?
Volt
Ampere
Ohm
Watt
What is the process by which a gas changes into a solid without passing through the liquid phase?
Vaporization
Deposition
Sublimation
Condensation
Which law states that the pressure of a gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature at constant volume?
Boyle's Law
Charles's Law
Gay-Lussac's Law
Avogadro's Law
Which of the following is an example of a simple machine?
Lever
Inclined plane
Pulley
All of the above
What is the SI unit of heat energy?
Calorie
Joule
Newton-meter
Watt
Which of the following is a type of nuclear radiation that consists of high-speed electrons or positrons?
Alpha radiation
Beta radiation
Gamma radiation
Neutron radiation
What is the phenomenon where a wave combines with another wave to produce a wave with greater amplitude?
Reflection
Diffraction
Refraction
Constructive interference
Which of the following is an example of a longitudinal wave?
Sound wave
Light wave
X-ray
Radio wave
Which type of lens is thinner in the center and thicker at the edges?
Convex lens
Concave lens
Plano-convex lens
Plano-concave lens
What is the phenomenon where a wave changes direction as it passes through a medium with a different density?
Reflection
Diffraction
Refraction
Interference
What is the phenomenon where a wave superposes with another wave, resulting in a new wave pattern?
Reflection
Diffraction
Refraction
Interference
What is the unit of angular velocity?
Rad/s
m/s
Hz
Nm
Which law states that the pressure of a gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature at constant volume?
Boyle's Law
Charles's Law
Gay-Lussac's Law
Avogadro's Law
Which of the following statements about transformers is true?
They only work with direct current (DC).
They can increase or decrease voltage in an electrical circuit.
They do not involve the principle of electromagnetic induction.
They are used to store electrical energy.
Which of the following statements about kinetic friction is true?
It always opposes motion.
It is independent of the normal force.
It is greater than static friction.
It depends on the velocity of the object.
What is the SI unit of momentum?
Kilogram-meter per second
Newton-meter
Joule
Watt
What is the SI unit of magnetic flux density?
Tesla
Weber
Henry
Gauss
What is the phenomenon where light changes direction when passing from one medium to another?
Reflection
Diffraction
Refraction
Polarization
Which of the following is a fundamental particle found in the nucleus of an atom?
Neutron
Electron
Proton
Photon
What is the SI unit of magnetic flux?
Weber
Tesla
Henry
Gauss
Which of the following is a fundamental force of nature responsible for holding atomic nuclei together?
Electromagnetic force
Gravitational force
Weak nuclear force
Strong nuclear force
What is the process by which a gas changes into a liquid?
Vaporization
Condensation
Sublimation
Fusion
What is the phenomenon where light waves oscillate in a single plane?
Polarization
Diffraction
Interference
Dispersion
Which of the following statements about nuclear reactors is true?
They use nuclear fusion to generate electricity.
They control nuclear fission reactions to produce heat.
They primarily use coal as a fuel source.
They do not involve the release of radiation.