Nuclear Technology and its Applications Quiz
Test your knowledge on nuclear reactors, fusion, radiation, and more. Dive into nuclear technology's applications and principles with this quiz.
#1
Which element is commonly used as a fuel in nuclear reactors?
Uranium
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
#2
What is the process of splitting atomic nuclei called?
Fusion
Fission
Combustion
Condensation
#3
Which of the following is not a practical application of nuclear technology?
Electricity generation
Medical imaging
Agricultural pest control
Mobile phone communication
#4
What is the name of the process by which unstable atomic nuclei emit radiation?
Radioactivity
Radiolysis
Radiation
Radiography
#5
What is the unit used to measure the activity of a radioactive substance?
#6
Which of the following is a type of radiation that consists of high-energy photons?
Alpha radiation
Beta radiation
Gamma radiation
Neutron radiation
#7
What is the main function of a nuclear reactor control rod?
To absorb neutrons and regulate the reaction rate
To cool down the reactor core
To shield the reactor from radiation
To provide structural support to the reactor
#8
Which of the following is a nuclear fusion reaction?
Uranium-235 splitting into Barium-141 and Krypton-92
Hydrogen-2 combining with Hydrogen-3 to form Helium-4
Plutonium-239 decaying into Uranium-235
Carbon-12 absorbing a neutron to form Carbon-13
#9
Which nuclear reaction powers the sun?
Fission
Fusion
Radioactivity
Decay
#10
What is the name of the process where neutrons released in a fission reaction trigger additional fission reactions in nearby nuclei?
Chain reaction
Cascade reaction
Splitting reaction
Nuclear reaction
#11
What is a breeder reactor primarily designed to do?
Produce more nuclear waste
Produce more energy than it consumes
Absorb excess neutrons
Control nuclear reactions
#12
What is the name of the process where energy is released when atomic nuclei combine to form heavier nuclei?
Fusion
Fission
Decay
Radioactivity
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