Physics · Nuclear Physics
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For intermediate energy of radiations, the dormant process is:
- A
Compton Effect
- B
Photoelectric Effect
- C
Nuclear Effect
- D
Pair Production
Explanation:
For intermediate energy of radiations, the dormant process is Compton effect.
This option is not correct. At low energies, the dominant process is photoelectric effect.
This option is also not correct. This is a process in which high-energy radiation interacts with the nucleus of an atom, resulting in the emission of nuclear particles such as alpha, beta, or gamma rays.
This option is also incorrect. At high energies, the dominant process is pair production.
The Compton Effect is the dominant process for intermediate energy radiations, where photons scatter off electrons, resulting in energy transfer and angular deflection.
Incorrect. The photoelectric effect is significant at low energies, where photons are absorbed by electrons, causing their ejection from atoms.
Incorrect. The term 'Nuclear Effect' generally refers to interactions involving the nucleus, often at higher energies, leading to nuclear reactions.
Incorrect. Pair production occurs at high energies, where the energy of a photon is converted into an electron-positron pair near a nucleus.
Tagged under Physics · Nuclear Physics · 2009