Describe the process of neutron activation analysis. How does the process allow a forensic scientist to identify an isotope?

What will be an ideal response?


In neutron activation analysis, a forensic scientist measures the gamma-ray radioactivity produced by a specimen that has been bombarded with neutrons. This allows the forensic scientist to identify the sample because the gamma rays of each element are associated with specific and unique energy
values.

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________ is a promise to the court by the accused to attend all required judicial proceedings and refrain from any illegal activity.

A. Surety bond B. Release on recognizance C. Citation release D. Property bond

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Gary Potter's assessment of dealing with organized crime and the attempt to eliminate it involves a reduction in the products of organized crime

If we can reduce or eliminate the consumer's demand of the products of organized crime, we can control organized crime. Is this possible? Many have made the same argument about prostitution. What will be an ideal response?

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Social factors examined by researchers include ______.

a. role of poverty b. urbanization c. macro-social factors d. all of these

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The area of origin for a two-dimensional bloodstain on a surface is established by determining the area of ____________ of lines drawn through the long axis of the bloodstains

a. divergence b. origin c. convergence d. impact

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