Nuclear Physics Concepts

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Atoms of a particular element with different numbers of neutrons

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Isotopes

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Reaction used by nuclear power plants to generate electricity

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Fission reactions

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Radioactive decay involving the emission of an alpha particle

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An electron

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Decay where the only emission from the nucleus is pure energy

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Gamma decay

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Force holding neutrons and protons together in the nucleus

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The strong nuclear force

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Particles involved in a nuclear reaction

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Protons and neutrons

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Function of the strong nuclear force

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To overcome the repulsive force between protons in the nucleus of an atom

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The process of combining nuclei of atoms to make different atoms is considered a:

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Fusion reaction

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Which type of reaction can occur in a particle accelerator?

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Radiation reactions

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To protect your body from all types of radiation, you would require:

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