During radioactive decay, the daughter element is always

A. less massive than the parent.
B. the same mass as the parent.
C. more massive than the parent.
D. None of these choices are correct


Answer: A

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(B) 12 kN?m
(C) 17 kN?m
(D) 21 kN?m

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Power: If we double the resistance in a circuit but keep the current in it constant, the power dissipated by that circuit will

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