OCR A Level Physics A
OCR A Level Physics A Nuclear and Particle Physics Exam Questions
Free OCR A Level Physics A exam questions on Nuclear and Particle Physics, with mark schemes. Covers the nucleus, fundamental particles, radioactivity, binding energy, fission and fusion.
Nuclear and Particle Physics exam questions
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OCR A Level Physics A H556 Flashcards (Anki & Quizlet)
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About OCR A Level Physics A Nuclear and Particle Physics
This topic covers nuclei and particles.
What you need to know
- Nucleus Rutherford scattering and nuclear radius.
- Particles Hadrons, leptons and quarks.
- Radioactivity Decay law and half-life.
- Energy Binding energy, fission and fusion.
Common mistakes in Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Wrong quark charges.
- Mixing count rate and activity.
- Saying binding energy is released by splitting all nuclei.
Try three Nuclear and Particle Physics exam-style questions
1. State the charge of an up quark. (1 mark)
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+⅔e.
2. Explain what alpha scattering showed. (2 marks)
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Most alphas passed straight through, so atom is mostly empty (1); a few deflected strongly, so a small dense positive nucleus (1).
3. Give the half-life equation. (1 mark)
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t½ = ln 2/λ.
Nuclear and Particle Physics FAQs
What does this topic cover?
Nuclear structure, particles, decay and nuclear energy.
What is carbon dating?
Using carbon-14 decay to date organic remains.
What is a beta-minus decay at quark level?
A down quark changes to an up quark.
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