NCERT Class 12 Physics Chapter 13 Nuclei MCQs & PYQ

In NCERT Class 12 Physics Chapter 13, "Nuclei," students study the composition, properties, and stability of atomic nuclei. This chapter covers nuclear forces, binding energy, radioactivity, and nuclear reactions, forming the basis for understanding nuclear physics and its applications in energy production and medicine.
This article provides essential resources for CBSE and CUET exam preparation, including sample MCQs and subjective questions. Downloadable PDFs for Class 12 Physics Chapter 13 MCQs and previous year questions are available for practice of NCERT Class 12 Nuclei.
NCERT Class 12 Physics Chapters
Chapter 1: Electric Charges and Fields
Chapter 2: Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
Chapter 3: Current Electricity
Chapter 4: Moving Charges and Magnetism
Chapter 5: Magnetism and Matter
Chapter 6: Electromagnetic Induction
Chapter 7: Alternating Current
Chapter 8: Electromagnetic Waves
Chapter 9: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
Chapter 10: Wave Optics
Chapter 11: Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
Chapter 12: Atoms
Chapter 14: Semiconductor Electronics Materials
Chapter 15: Communication Systems
Class 12 Physics Chapter 13 MCQs
This question bank includes previous years' CUET and CBSE MCQs, along with questions curated by subject experts. Below are 5 sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for Class 12 Physics Chapter 13: Nuclei. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.

1.

The atomic number of an atom represents

(a) number of neutrons in nucleus.

(b) total number of protons and electrons in the atom.

(c) number of protons in nucleus.

(d) total number of protons and neutrons in nucleus.

2.

Select the correct answer from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.

Assertion (A): The nucleus is more stable than the nucleus

Reason (R):  contains more number of protons.

 

(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

(d) Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is also false.

3.

The mass density of a nucleus of mass number A is :

(a) proportional to A1/ 3      (b) proportional to A2/ 3

(c) proportional to A3      (d) independent of A

4.

Two nuclei have their mass numbers in the ratio of 8 : 1. The ratio of their nuclear densities is:

(a) 8 : 1      (b) 4 : 1      (c) 2 : 1      (d) 1 : 1

5.

The radius of nucleus is R. The radius ofnucleus will be

(a)      (b)      (c)      (d)

 
Class 12 Physics Chapter 13 Subjective Questions Without Solutions
This question bank includes previous years' CBSE subjective questions (2 marks and above) without solutions, along with expert-curated questions. Below are 5 sample subjective questions for Class 12 Physics Chapter 13: Nuclei. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.
1.
(i) Distinguish between isotopes and isobars.
(ii) Two nuclei have different mass numbers A1 and A2. Are these nuclei necessarily the isotopes of the same element? Explain.
(CBSE 2022, 2M)
2.
Obtain the first Bohr’s radius and the ground state energy of a muonic hydrogen atom i.e. an atom where the electron is replaced by a negatively charged muon (μ–) of mass about 207 me that orbits around a proton. (Given for hydrogen atom, radius of first orbit and ground state energy are 0·53×10–10 m and – 13·6 eV respectively)
(CBSE 2019, 3M)
3.
(a) Distinguish between isotopes and isobars, giving one example for each.
(b) Why is the mass of a nucleus always less than the sum of the masses of its constituents? Write one example to justify your answer.
(CBSE 2019, 3M)
4.
(a) Classify the following six nuclides into 
(i) isotones,     
(ii) isotopes, and         
(iii) isobars :
(b) How does the size of a nucleus depend on its mass number? Hence explain why the density of nuclear matter should be independent of the size of the nucleus.
(CBSE 2019, 3M)
5.
Show that the density of a nucleus is independent of its mass number.
Why are lighter nuclei more stable than heavier nuclei?
(CBSE 2023, 2M)
 
NCERT Science Subjects
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NCERT Physics Topics
Chapter Name
Sub Topics of Chapter 13: Nuclei
Nuclei
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Atomic Masses and Composition of Nucleus
13.3 Nuclear Size and Density
13.4 Binding Energy and Mass Defect
13.5 Nuclear Force
13.6 Radioactivity
13.7 Laws of Radioactive Decay
13.8 Nuclear Energy: Fission and Fusion
Review of NCERT Class 12 Physics Chapter 13
NCERT Class 12 Physics Chapter 13, "Nuclei," explains the structure and stability of atomic nuclei. It covers essential concepts such as binding energy, radioactivity, and nuclear reactions like fission and fusion.
This chapter highlights the practical applications of nuclear physics in energy production, medicine, and research. Mastery of NCERT Class 12 Nuclei equips students with the knowledge required for competitive exams like CBSE and CUET.
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