1. Motion, forces and energy

1.1 Physical quantities and measurement techniques

1.2 Motion

1.3 Mass and weight

1.4 Density

1.5.1 Effects of forces

1.5.2 Turning effect of forces

1.5.3 Centre of gravity

1.6 Momentum

1.7.1 Energy

1.7.2 Work

1.7.3 Energy resources

1.7.4 Power

1.8 Pressure

2. Thermal physics

2.1.1 States of matter

2.1.2 Particle model

2.1.3 Gases and the absolute scale of temperature

2.2.1 Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases

2.2.2 Specific heat capacity

2.2.3 Melting, boiling and evaporation

2.3.1 Conduction

2.3.2 Convection

2.3.3 Radiation

2.3.4 Consequences of thermal energy transfer

3. Waves

3.1 General properties of waves

3.2.1 Reflection of light

3.2.2 Refraction of light

3.2.3 Thin lenses

3.2.4 Dispersion of light

3.3 Electromagnetic spectrum

3.4 Sound

4. Electricity and magnetism

4.1 Simple phenomena of magnetism

4.2.1 Electric charge

4.2.2 Electric current

4.2.3 Electromotive force and potential difference

4.2.4 Resistance

4.2.5 Electrical energy and electrical power

4.3.1 Circuit diagrams and circuit components

4.3.2 Series and parallel circuits

4.3.3 Action and use of circuit components

4.4 Electrical safety

4.5.1 Electromagnetic induction

4.5.2 The a.c. generator

4.5.3 Magnetic effect of a current

4.5.4 Force on a current-carrying conductor

4.5.5 The d.c. motor

4.5.6 The transformer

5. Nuclear physics

5.1.1 The atom

5.1.2 The nucleus

5.2.1 Detection of radioactivity

5.2.2 The three types of nuclear emission

5.2.3 Radioactive decay

5.2.4 Half-life

5.2.5 Safety precautions

6. Space physics

6.1.1 The Earth

6.1.2 The Solar System

6.2.1 The Sun as a star

6.2.2 Stars

6.2.3 The Universe

IGCSE Physics 5.1.2 The nucleus Question Bank

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Energy is released in some nuclear reactions.
Which nuclear reaction takes place in a nuclear power station, and which nuclear reaction takes place in the Sun?

nuclear power

station

the Sun

fission

fusion

fission

fusion

[Maximum number: 2]

A solar panel is mounted on the roof of a house. Fig. 4.1 shows a section through part of the solar panel.

Fig. 4.1

A pump makes water flow through the copper pipes. The water is heated by passing through the solar panel.

(a)

The Sun releases energy as a result of nuclear fusion.

State the meaning of nuclear fusion.

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[Maximum number: 2]

A solar panel is mounted on the roof of a house. Fig. 4.1 shows a section through part of the solar panel.

Fig. 4.1

A pump makes water flow through the copper pipes. The water is heated by passing through the solar panel.

(a)

The Sun releases energy as a result of nuclear fusion.

State the meaning of nuclear fusion.

[ 2 ]

[Maximum number: 1]

An isotope of strontium has the nuclide notation ${ }_{38}^{84} \mathrm{Sr}$ .
How many protons and neutrons are there in a nucleus of this isotope?

protons

neutrons

[Maximum number: 1]

What occurs during nuclear fusion?

Two light atomic nuclei join together and emit energy.

Two light atomic nuclei join together and absorb energy.

A heavy atomic nucleus splits and emits energy.

A heavy atomic nucleus splits and absorbs energy.

[Maximum number: 1]

Fission and fusion are two types of nuclear process.
How does the total mass of the nuclides produced compare with the total mass of the original nuclide or nuclides in these nuclear processes?

total mass of fission
products compared
to original nuclide

total mass of fusion
products compared
to original nuclides

same

less

[Maximum number: 1]

The notation represents the nucleus of a gold atom.

\section*{197 \\ ${ }_{9}^{7} \mathrm{Au}$ }

The relative charge on a proton is +1 .
What is the relative charge on the gold nucleus?

+79

+118

+197

+276

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A nucleus of element X is represented as ${ }_{26}^{56} X$ .
Which is an isotope of element X ?

${ }_{56}^{26} \mathrm{X}$

$\begin{aligned} & 54 \\ & 26\end{aligned} \mathrm{X}$

$\begin{aligned} & 56 \\ & 24\end{aligned} \mathrm{X}$

$\begin{aligned} & 54 \\ & 28\end{aligned} \mathrm{X}$

[Maximum number: 1]

A nuclide of chlorine has the symbol shown.

{ }_{17}^{35} \mathrm{Cl}

What is the nucleon number of this nuclide of chlorine?

[Maximum number: 1]

A nucleus X has 17 protons and 18 neutrons.
Which notation is correct for this nucleus?

${ }_{18}^{17} \mathrm{X}$

${ }_{35}^{17} \mathrm{X}$

${ }_{17}^{18} \mathrm{X}$

${ }_{17}^{35} \mathrm{X}$

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