Atomic Batteries Quiz
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Which of the following is true about nuclear batteries?

  • They rely on chain reactions to generate electricity
  • They use energy from the decay of a radioactive isotope to generate electricity (correct)
  • They have a short life and low energy density
  • They can be recharged like electrochemical batteries
  • What is the primary application of nuclear batteries?

  • Powering smartphones and laptops
  • Home appliances and consumer electronics
  • Electric cars and bicycles
  • Spacecraft and pacemakers (correct)
  • When did nuclear battery technology begin?

  • 1960s
  • 1990s
  • 1954
  • 1913 (correct)
  • What kind of research attention did nuclear battery technology receive during the 1950s and 1960s?

    <p>Considerable in-depth research attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has created new devices and interesting material properties in the field of nuclear battery technology?

    <p>Modern nano-scale technology and new wide-bandgap semiconductors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of nuclear batteries?

    <p>Can be charged or recharged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between nuclear batteries and nuclear reactors?

    <p>Nuclear batteries use chain reactions to generate electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary application of the small atomic battery researched by RCA in the 1950s?

    <p>Hearing aids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technology has contributed to the creation of new devices and interesting material properties in the field of nuclear battery technology?

    <p>Nanotechnology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of energy source do nuclear batteries use to generate electricity?

    <p>Energy from the decay of radioactive isotopes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary energy source used by nuclear batteries to generate electricity?

    <p>Radioactive isotopes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the technical nature of nuclear batteries?

    <p>Non-electrochemical and non-rechargeable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between nuclear reactors and nuclear batteries?

    <p>Nuclear reactors are electrochemical, while nuclear batteries are not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which application best suits the use of nuclear batteries?

    <p>Powering spacecraft and pacemakers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology has contributed to the creation of new devices and interesting material properties in the field of nuclear battery technology?

    <p>Nanotechnology and wide-bandgap semiconductors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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