List of top Physics Questions on Nuclear Physics

If 200 MeV energy is released in the fission of a single nucleus of \({}^{235}_{92}U\), how many fissions per second must occur to produce a power of 1 kW?

Arrange the following elements in the increasing order of their binding energies per nucleon.
A. \(^{4}\text{He}\)
B. \(^{6}\text{Li}\)
C. \(^{14}\text{N}\)
D. \(^{12}\text{C}\)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

If \(r_1\) and \(r_2\) are the radii of the atomic nuclei of mass number 4 and 32, respectively, then the ratio \(\left(\dfrac{r_1}{r_2}\right)\) is

The ‘distance of closest approach’ of an alpha-particle is \(d\) when it moves with a velocity \(v\) head-on towards the target nucleus. If the velocity of alpha particle is halved, the new ‘distance of closest approach’ will be –

The ‘distance of closest approach’ of an alpha-particle is \(d\) when it moves with a velocity \(v\) head-on towards the target nucleus. If the velocity of alpha particle is halved, the new ‘distance of closest approach’ will be –

Which type of radiation consists of high-energy photons with no mass or charge?

Which particle is emitted during beta-minus decay?

Which of the following figures correctly represents the shape of the curve of binding energy per nucleon as a function of mass number?

Assertion (A): An alpha particle is moving towards a gold nucleus. The impact parameter is maximum for the scattering angle of 180°. % Reason (R) Reason (R): The impact parameter in an alpha particle scattering experiment does not depend upon the atomic number of the target nucleus.