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- The expression below is an equation for radioactive element A. Element B and C are the daughter
nuclides. A, B and C are not the actual...(Solved)
The expression below is an equation for radioactive element A. Element B and C are the daughter
nuclides. A, B and C are not the actual symbols of any of the elements
a) State what type of radioactive decay this is.
(b) What is the value of:
X……………… Y……………………
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- The following is a nuclear reaction for a fusion process resulting from the reaction of polonium
with loss of beta particles(Solved)
The following is a nuclear reaction for a fusion process resulting from the reaction of polonium
with loss of beta particles
(i) Determine the values of S and T
(ii) State the source of the energy released
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- One of the application of Beta emission (B) is controlling thickness gauge. Explain
how they are used for this purpose?(Solved)
One of the application of Beta emission (B) is controlling thickness gauge. Explain
how they are used for this purpose?
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- Th disintegrates into radium (Ra) by emission of two alpha and two beta particles as in equation.(Solved)
Th disintegrates into radium (Ra) by emission of two alpha and two beta particles as in equation.
State
i) The atomic number of the daughter nuclide
ii) The mass number of the daughter nuclide
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- The diagram below shows the paths taken by three radiations A, B and C from a radio
active isotope through an electric field(Solved)
The diagram below shows the paths taken by three radiations A, B and C from a radio
active isotope through an electric field
i) State the charge on plate Y
ii) Identify the radiation A and C
iii) Give a reason why C deviates move A
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- When carrying out experiments with radio active substance one is instructed that the source
should never held with bare hands but with forceps. Give a reason...(Solved)
When carrying out experiments with radio active substance one is instructed that the source
should never held with bare hands but with forceps. Give a reason for the instruction
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- Uranium 235 was bombarded with a neutron and fission took place in the following manner:(Solved)
Uranium 235 was bombarded with a neutron and fission took place in the following manner:
Determine the values of a and b
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- A manufacturer wishes to check the thickness of steel sheets he produces. Explain how
this can be done using a radioactive source and a counter(Solved)
A manufacturer wishes to check the thickness of steel sheets he produces. Explain how
this can be done using a radioactive source and a counter
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- The half life of a radioactive element is 20minutes. The mass of the element after 120
minutes is 0.03125g. Determine the original mass of the element(Solved)
The half life of a radioactive element is 20minutes. The mass of the element after 120
minutes is 0.03125g. Determine the original mass of the element.
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- Determine the value of x and y in the nuclear equation below:-(Solved)
Determine the value of x and y in the nuclear equation below:-
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- You are provided with the following:-(Solved)
You are provided with the following:-
- One diode
-A load resistor
- An a.c. source
- One transformer
(i) Using the above apparatus draw a circuit arrangement for half wave rectification
(ii) Explain how the circuit drawn in (i) above achieves half wave rectification
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- A radioactive element decays to 1/128 of its original activity after 49 days. Determine its
half –life(Solved)
A radioactive element decays to 1/128 of its original activity after 49 days. Determine its
half –life
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- Below is a nuclear reaction(Solved)
Below is a nuclear reaction
i) Identify radiation K
ii) Determine the value of X and Y
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- The figure shows the circuit of a modern X-ray tube(Solved)
The figure shows the circuit of a modern X-ray tube
Name the part labeled C and state its function
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- The diagram below shows simplified diagram of an x-ray tube,(Solved)
The diagram below shows simplified diagram of an x-ray tube,
(a) Name the parts A, B, and C.
(b) What adjustments would be made to:
(i) Increase the penetrating power of the x-rays produced.
(ii) Increase the intensity of the rays produced.
(c) Name a suitable material for the part marked B and give a reason for your choice.
(d) Name a suitable material for the part marked C and sate its purpose.
(e) Why is it necessary to maintain a vacuum inside the tube?
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- An x-ray tube is operating with an anode potential of 12Kv and a current of 10.0m.A:(Solved)
An x-ray tube is operating with an anode potential of 12Kv and a current of 10.0m.A:
(i) Calculate the number of electrons hitting the anode per second
(ii) Determine the velocity with which the electrons strike the target
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- The figure below shows an x-ray tube:(Solved)
The figure below shows an x-ray tube:
(a) Indicate on the diagram the path of x-ray beam supplied by the tube
(b) Why is M set at angle of 45o relative to the electron beam?
(c) Name a suitable metal that can be used for part M and give a reason for your choice
(d) State how the following can be controlled:-
(i) Intensity
(ii) Penetrating power
(iii) The exposure to patients
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- The table below shows the electromagnetic spectrum;(Solved)
The table below shows the electromagnetic spectrum;
i) Identify A and B
ii) State one use for each
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