Which type of nuclear decay releases an alpha particle?

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Which type of nuclear decay releases an alpha particle?

A. Alpha decay

B. Beta decay

C. Gamma decay

D. Positron emission

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What is the process by which an atomic nucleus splits into smaller particles?

A. Radioactive decay

B. Nuclear fission

C. Nuclear fusion

D. Electron capture

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Which of the following is a fundamental particle found in the nucleus of an atom?

A. Neutron

B. Electron

C. Proton

D. Photon

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Which of the following is an example of a simple machine?

A. Lever

B. Inclined plane

C. Pulley

D. All of the above

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What is the SI unit of electric potential energy?

A. Volt

B. Joule

C. Watt

D. Ohm

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What is the formula for calculating electric power in a circuit?

A. P = VI

B. P = V²/R

C. P = I²R

D. P = V/R

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What is the process by which a solid changes directly into a gas without passing through the liquid phase?

A. Evaporation

B. Sublimation

C. Condensation

D. Melting

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What is the phenomenon where a wave superposes with another wave, resulting in a new wave pattern?

A. Reflection

B. Diffraction

C. Refraction

D. Interference

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What is the SI unit of energy?

A. Joule

B. Watt

C. Newton

D. Volt

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What is the phenomenon where a charged object induces a charge separation in a neutral object when brought close to it?

A. Conduction

B. Induction

C. Charging by friction

D. Polarization

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Which law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction?

A. Newton's First Law of Motion

B. Newton's Second Law of Motion

C. Newton's Third Law of Motion

D. Law of Universal Gravitation

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What is the phenomenon where a wave undergoes a change in direction due to a change in medium?

A. Reflection

B. Diffraction

C. Refraction

D. Interference

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Which of the following statements about electric fields is true?

A. Electric fields always point towards positive charges.

B. Electric fields are vectors and have both magnitude and direction.

C. Electric fields only exist inside conductors.

D. Electric fields do not interact with magnetic fields.

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What is the SI unit of frequency in the CGS system?

A. Hertz

B. Rad/s

C. Cycles per second

D. Revolutions per minute

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Which of the following is a fundamental particle found in the nucleus of an atom?

A. Neutron

B. Electron

C. Proton

D. Photon

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What is the process by which a gas changes into a solid without passing through the liquid phase?

A. Vaporization

B. Deposition

C. Sublimation

D. Condensation

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What is the phenomenon where a wave bounces back after striking a surface?

A. Refraction

B. Diffraction

C. Interference

D. Reflection

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What is the phenomenon where light is separated into its component colors due to refraction and reflection within a material?

A. Dispersion

B. Polarization

C. Diffraction

D. Interference

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What is the SI unit of force?

A. Watt

B. Joule

C. Newton

D. Volt

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What is the unit of angular velocity?

A. Rad/s

B. m/s

C. Hz

D. Nm

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Which of the following is a type of nuclear radiation that consists of high-speed electrons or positrons?

A. Alpha radiation

B. Beta radiation

C. Gamma radiation

D. Neutron radiation

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What is the phenomenon where light changes direction when passing from one medium to another?

A. Reflection

B. Diffraction

C. Refraction

D. Polarization

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Which law states that the force between two charges is directly proportional to the product of the charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them?

A. Coulomb's Law

B. Ohm's Law

C. Ampere's Law

D. Faraday's Law

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What is the SI unit of momentum?

A. Kilogram-meter per second

B. Newton-meter

C. Joule

D. Watt

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What is the phenomenon where a wave is partially deflected and partially absorbed by a surface?

A. Reflection

B. Diffraction

C. Refraction

D. Absorption

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Which of the following statements about circular motion is true?

A. The centripetal force acts outward from the center of the circle.

B. Angular velocity is constant in circular motion.

C. The velocity of an object in circular motion is constant.

D. Acceleration is directed towards the center of the circle.

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What is the SI unit of electric current?

A. Ampere

B. Volt

C. Ohm

D. Joule

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What is the SI unit of power?

A. Watt

B. Joule

C. Volt

D. Ampere

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What is the unit of electric current in the CGS system?

A. Ampere

B. Coulomb

C. Statampere

D. Ohm

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What is the phenomenon where light waves oscillate in a single plane?

A. Polarization

B. Diffraction

C. Interference

D. Dispersion

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Which law states that the total energy in an isolated system remains constant?

A. Law of Conservation of Energy

B. Law of Conservation of Momentum

C. Law of Conservation of Mass

D. Law of Universal Gravitation

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A. Alpha decay

Which type of nuclear decay releases an alpha particle?

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