8 - Applications of Nuclear Physics
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Practice Questions
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What is nuclear fission?
💡 Hint: Think about how atoms break apart in a reactor.
Name one application of PET scans.
💡 Hint: Consider their use in visualizing organ function.
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What does nuclear fission produce?
💡 Hint: Remember how energy is released in reactions.
True or False: Carbon dating can be used on any type of material.
💡 Hint: Think about the type of materials suitable for dating.
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Evaluate the potential impact of nuclear energy adoption on climate change. Consider both positive and negative aspects.
💡 Hint: Think about the broader environmental context.
Analyze how the use of radioactive materials in medicine could lead to ethical dilemmas.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between benefit and risk.
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