Physics: Concepts and Connections, 4th ed., Art Hobson Chapter 15

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Physics Concepts and Connections, 4th ed., Art
HobsonChapter 15 Nuclear Physics
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How much smaller is the typical nucleus of an
atom compared to its overall size (electron
cloud)?

• A) 2 orders of magnitude (102)
• B) 3 orders of magnitude (103)
• C) 4 orders of magnitude (104)
• D) 5 orders of magnitude (105)
• E) 6 orders of magnitude (106)

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If the strong nuclear force had a somewhat longer
range than it actually does, how would this
affect the number of elements (periodic table)?

• A) The periodic table would be shorter.
• B) The periodic table would be longer.
• C) The periodic table would be unchanged.

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Cs-137 has a half-life of 30 years.
Approximately how much time is required for the
radiation of this isotope to decrease to 1 of
its original level?

• A) 100 years
• B) 200 years
• C) 500 years
• D) 900 years

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How much more likely are you to die from
traveling by car versus commercial airline?

• A) 3 times
• B) 30 times
• C) 300 times
• D) 3000 times

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