Nuclear Engineering

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What is emitted during Alpha Radiation?

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A helium nuclei.

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TRUE or FALSE: gamma changes the atomic number.

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False

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What is emitted during Gamma Radiation?

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Gamma Rays.

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When does radioactive decay occur?

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When the nucleus of an isotope is unstable.

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What is emitted during Beta Radiation?

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A high-energy Electron.

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Define Nuclear Fission.

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

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What is a neutron?

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A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom, with no electric charge.

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Explain the concept of half-life.

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The time required for half of the radioactive atoms in a sample to decay.

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What is a radioactive isotope?

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An isotope that is unstable and can undergo radioactive decay.

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Define Gamma Radiation.

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High-energy electromagnetic radiation emitted from a nucleus during radioactive decay.