Radioactivity is a phenomenon associated with MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Radioactivity is a phenomenon associated with
A. Molecular vibrations
B. Chemical reactions
C. Nuclear instability
D. Electron transitions
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Unstable nuclei emit radiation to become stable.

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Question #1
The isotope of hydrogen with 2 neutrons is
A. Deuterium
B. Helium-3
C. Protium
D. Tritium

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Protium 0 neutrons, Deuterium 1, Tritium 2.

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Question #2
Which of the following statements is true regarding uniform circular motion?
A. Velocity is constant
B. Kinetic energy changes continuously
C. Speed is constant
D. Acceleration is zero

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
In uniform circular motion, speed remains constant but direction changes, so velocity (vector) changes. There is centripetal acceleration towards centre, so acceleration is not zero. Kinetic energy = ½mv², depends on speed, so remains constant. Thus, only speed is constant.

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Question #3
The time taken for a radioactive sample to decay to 1/16th of its initial activity is:
A. 4 half-lives
B. 8 half-lives
C. 3 half-lives
D. 2 half-lives

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
After n half-lives, activity reduces to (1/2)ⁿ of initial. Set (1/2)ⁿ = 1/16 ⇒ (1/2)ⁿ = (1/2)⁴ ⇒ n = 4 half-lives. Thus time = 4 × half-life. Memory aid: '1/2ⁿ remaining after n half-lives; 1/16 = 1/2⁴ ⇒ 4 half-lives'. This radioactivity calculation is frequently tested in competitive exams. Always express fraction as power of 1/2 to find half-life count. This problem assesses understanding of exponential decay without heavy computation.

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