Elementary Modern Physics - Jamb Physics Past Questions and Answers

Question 141:

• JAMB 2014

The energy in the nucleus of atoms produce heat which can be used to generate

A. Kinetic energy
B. Mechanical energy
C. Electrical energy
D. Potential energy

Question 142:

• JAMB 2014

When an atom undergoes a beta decay, the atomic number of the nucleus

A. Remains unchanged
B. Decreases by one
C. Increases by one
D. Becomes zero

Question 143:

• JAMB 2014

When \(^{210}_{82}Pb\) decays to \(^{206}_{80}Pb\), it emits

A. Two alpha and two beta particles
B. An alpha particle
C. One beta particle
D. One alpha and one beta particle

Question 144:

• JAMB 2014

What type of reaction is represented by the equation \(^{2}_{1}X+^{2}_{1}X\rightarrow^{3}_{2}Y+^{1}_{0}n+Energy\)

A. Ionization
B. Fusion
C. Fission
D. Chain

Question 145:

• JAMB 2015

Electrons were discovered by

A. James Chadwick B.
B. J.J Thompson
C. Sir Isaac Newton
D. Charles Newton