An element is emitting alpha, beta, and gamma radiation. Rank order them in terms of the thickness of protective shielding they will need for safety, from least to most
a. alpha, beta and gamma
b. gamma, beta and alpha
c. beta, gamma and alpha
d. alpha, gamma and beta
a
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. first law. b. second law. c. third law. d. no law.
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a. the electric field does no work on the charge. b. the electrical potential energy of the charge does not change. c. the electrical potential energy of the charge undergoes the maximum change in magnitude. d. the voltage changes, but there is no change in electrical potential energy. e. the electrical potential energy undergoes the maximum change, but there is no change in voltage.
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A) the speed of the apple just before it hits the ground. B) the time of contact with the ground. C) whether or not the apple bounces. D) all of the above