Nuclear Test (Physical Science)

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Who discovered radioactivity?

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Marie Curie

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Arrange in order of increasing ability to penetrate matter: Alpha, Beta, Gamma.

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Alpha, Beta, Gamma

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What is the primary byproduct of nuclear fission?

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Radioactive waste

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What type of nuclear equation is this? (fusion, fission, alpha, beta)

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Beta

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Where does fusion occur naturally?

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On the sun

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What is nuclear fission?

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The process of splitting a heavy nucleus into smaller nuclei, releasing energy.

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What is nuclear fusion?

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The process of combining two light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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What are alpha particles?

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Helium nuclei emitted during radioactive decay.

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What are beta particles?

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High-energy, high-speed electrons or positrons emitted by certain types of radioactive nuclei.

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What are gamma rays?

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High-energy electromagnetic radiation emitted during radioactive decay.