Nuclear Physics Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by binding energy of a nucleus
A
energy required to separate nucleons in a nucleus to infinity
2
Q
What is meant by decay constant of a radioactive isotopes
A
constant probability of decay per unit time
3
Q
What is meant by nuclear fission
A
splitting of a heavy nucleus into 2 lighter nuclei of approximately same mass
4
Q
What is meant by radioactive decay
A
nucleus emits spontaneously/ randomly
⍺-particles, β-particles, 𝛄-ray photons
5
Q
Suggest 2 forms of the energy released in fission reaction
A
-kinetic energy of products
-gamma photon and neutrinos
