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Which of the following is true about nuclear batteries?
They use energy from the decay of a radioactive isotope to generate electricity
What is the primary application of nuclear batteries?
Spacecraft and pacemakers
When did nuclear battery technology begin?
1913
What kind of research attention did nuclear battery technology receive during the 1950s and 1960s?
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What has created new devices and interesting material properties in the field of nuclear battery technology?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of nuclear batteries?
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What is the primary difference between nuclear batteries and nuclear reactors?
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What was the primary application of the small atomic battery researched by RCA in the 1950s?
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Which technology has contributed to the creation of new devices and interesting material properties in the field of nuclear battery technology?
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What type of energy source do nuclear batteries use to generate electricity?
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What is the primary energy source used by nuclear batteries to generate electricity?
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Which of the following best describes the technical nature of nuclear batteries?
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What is the primary difference between nuclear reactors and nuclear batteries?
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Which application best suits the use of nuclear batteries?
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What technology has contributed to the creation of new devices and interesting material properties in the field of nuclear battery technology?
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