Practice Applications - 4.3 | Theme E: Nuclear and Quantum Physics | IB Grade 12 Diploma Programme Physics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is radiometric dating?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how we measure the time since something was formed.

Question 2

Easy

What is half-life?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the time period it takes for half of a quantity to disappear.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What method uses radioactive decay to determine the age of materials?

  • Radioactive Dating
  • Fission
  • Fusion

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about age determination using isotopes.

Question 2

True or False: Nuclear fusion releases more energy than nuclear fission.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider which process is happening in stars.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Calculate the age of a rock sample if you know the ratio of parent uranium-238 to daughter lead-206 is 1:3. Given the half-life of uranium-238 is 4.5 billion years.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the half-life to calculate based on the parent-daughter ratio.

Question 2

Discuss the potential environmental impacts of nuclear waste from fission and how they can be mitigated.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider ways to store and manage waste safely.

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