Answers PhysicsNuclear Physics

Nuclear Physics — Test Answers

24 verified answers2 views

Which labels belong in the regions marked X and Y?

X: Determines ages of objects Y: Uses uranium-238

X: Uses uranium-238 Y: Determines ages of objects

X: Uses carbon-14 Y: Uses uranium-238

X: Uses isotopes with short half-lives Y: Determines ages of objects

Which statements are supported by the graph? Choose two correct answers.

Atoms that have less than 10 protons do not need neutrons to be stable.

For large atoms, more neutrons than protons are needed to be stable.

Atoms must have equal numbers of protons and neutrons to be stable.

Nuclei that have 90 or greater protons are always radioactive.

Which is the best region for each label?

Label 1: X Label 2: Z Label 3: Y

Label 1: X Label 2: Z Label 3: Z

Label 1: Z Label 2: X Label 3: Y

Label 1: X Label 2: Z Label 3: X

Which labels belong in the regions marked X and Y?

X: Releases energy to the photosphere Y: Takes longer for photons to move through

X: Takes longer for photons to move through Y: Absorbs energy from the core

X: Takes longer for photons to move through Y: Releases energy to the photosphere

X: Absorbs energy from the core Y: Takes longer for photons to move through

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course