The splitting of a large nucleus into two smaller nuclei upon absorbing a neutron is __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


nuclear fission

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What is the mass of the particle? (e = 1.60 × 10-19 C) A) 6.64 × 10-27 kg B) 3.20 × 10-27 kg C) 1.67 × 10-27 kg D) 9.11 × 10-31 kg

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List at least three things that make Earth unique among the terrestrial planets.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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In the Tharsis region of Mars we find

A) a huge impact basin B) heavily cratered highlands C) smooth rolling plains D) huge shield volcanoes like Olympus Mons

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An optical telescope is able to resolve blue objects better than red objects.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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