Physics Definition ( Nuclear Physic)

Question 1

Isotopes

Answer 1

An atom of a certain element that has the same number of protons but different number of neutrons

Question 2

Nuclear fission

Answer 2

Splitting of an atoms nucleus into two smaller nuclei releasing a large amount of energy

Question 3

Nuclear fusion

Answer 3

When two radioactive nucleis bind together to form a large nucleus releasing a large amount of energy

Question 4

Radioactive decay

Answer 4

Spontaneous emission from radioactive particle from an unstable nucleus

Question 5

Background radiation

Answer 5

Ionizing radiation present in the environment from both natural and artificial sources

Question 6

Half life

Answer 6

Time taken for a radioactive particle to half