Explore topic-wise MCQs in Analytical Instrumentation.

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1.

Given below is a diagram of Scintillation detector. Identify the unmarked component.

A. Lens
B. Collimator
C. Dynodes
D. Focussing cup
Answer» D. Focussing cup
2.

Given below is the block diagram of proportional counter. Identify the unmarked component.

A. Collimator
B. Detector crystal
C. Pre-amplifier
D. Position logic circuit
Answer» D. Position logic circuit
3.

Liquid samples must be counted using ionization chamber by placing them in which of the following?

A. Test tube
B. Curvette
C. Ampoules
D. Flask
Answer» D. Flask
4.

Which of the following materials are used as the insulation between the inner and outer electrodes of the ion chamber?

A. Polythene
B. Plastic
C. Polytetrafluoroethylene
D. Polyacrylamide
Answer» D. Polyacrylamide
5.

When X-ray enters the solid state detector it produces ion pair rather than electron-hole pair.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

Which of the following gases are used in the proportional counter as the ionising gas?

A. Alcohol
B. Argon gas
C. Krypton
D. Hydrogen
Answer» D. Hydrogen
7.

Which of the following acts as ionising gas in Geiger Muller counter?

A. Alcohol
B. Argon gas
C. Krypton
D. Hydrogen
Answer» C. Krypton
8.

‘When nuclear radiations pass through, gas ionization is produced.’ This is the principle of which of the following detectors?

A. Proportional counter
B. Flow counter
C. Geiger Muller counter
D. Scintillation counter
Answer» D. Scintillation counter
9.

WHEN_X-RAY_ENTERS_THE_SOLID_STATE_DETECTOR_IT_PRODUCES_ION_PAIR_RATHER_THAN_ELECTRON-HOLE_PAIR.?$

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
10.

Liquid samples must be counted using ionization chamber by placing them in which of the following?$

A. Test tube
B. Curvette
C. Ampoules
D. Flask
Answer» D. Flask
11.

Which_of_the_following_materials_are_used_as_the_insulation_between_inner_and_outer_electrodes_of_the_ion_chamber?$

A. Polythene
B. Plastic
C. Polytetrafluoroethylene
D. Polyacrylamide
Answer» D. Polyacrylamide
12.

Liquid Scintillators are used for which of the following materials?

A. Low energy beta materials
B. High energy beta materials
C. Low energy gamma materials
D. High energy gamma materials
Answer» B. High energy beta materials
13.

Gaseous compounds containing radioactive sources can be directly introduced into the ionization chamber.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
14.

Scintillation detector is a large flat crystal of which of the following materials?

A. Sodium chloride
B. Sodium iodide
C. Sodium sulphate
D. Sodium carbonate
Answer» B. Sodium iodide
15.

Which of the following is the main disadvantage of solid state semiconductor detector?

A. Low accuracy
B. Low sensitivity
C. It should be maintained at low temperature
D. High pressure has to be produced
Answer» D. High pressure has to be produced
16.

Which of the following gases are used in proportional counter as the ionising gas?

A. Alcohol
B. Argon gas
C. Krypton
D. Hydrogen
Answer» D. Hydrogen
17.

Which of the detectors is similar to Geiger Muller counter in construction but is filled with heavier gas?

A. Proportional counter
B. Flow counter
C. Semiconductor detector
D. Scintillation counter
Answer» B. Flow counter
18.

Which of the following acts as quenching gas in Geiger Muller counter?

A. Alcohol
B. Argon gas
C. Krypton
D. Hydrogen
Answer» B. Argon gas
19.

‘When nuclear radiations pass through, gas ionization is produced.’ This is the principle of which of the following detectors?$

A. Proportional counter
B. Flow counter
C. Geiger Muller counter
D. Scintillation counter
Answer» D. Scintillation counter
20.

Which of the following is not a type of radiation detectors?

A. Geiger Muller counter
B. Proportional counter
C. Semiconductor detector
D. Flame emission detector
Answer» E.