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Which of the following is true about nuclear batteries?
Which of the following is true about nuclear batteries?
- They rely on chain reactions to generate electricity
- They use energy from the decay of a radioactive isotope to generate electricity (correct)
- They have a short life and low energy density
- They can be recharged like electrochemical batteries
What is the primary application of nuclear batteries?
What is the primary application of nuclear batteries?
- Powering smartphones and laptops
- Home appliances and consumer electronics
- Electric cars and bicycles
- Spacecraft and pacemakers (correct)
When did nuclear battery technology begin?
When did nuclear battery technology begin?
- 1960s
- 1990s
- 1954
- 1913 (correct)
What kind of research attention did nuclear battery technology receive during the 1950s and 1960s?
What kind of research attention did nuclear battery technology receive during the 1950s and 1960s?
What has created new devices and interesting material properties in the field of nuclear battery technology?
What has created new devices and interesting material properties in the field of nuclear battery technology?
Which of the following is a characteristic of nuclear batteries?
Which of the following is a characteristic of nuclear batteries?
What is the primary difference between nuclear batteries and nuclear reactors?
What is the primary difference between nuclear batteries and nuclear reactors?
What was the primary application of the small atomic battery researched by RCA in the 1950s?
What was the primary application of the small atomic battery researched by RCA in the 1950s?
Which technology has contributed to the creation of new devices and interesting material properties in the field of nuclear battery technology?
Which technology has contributed to the creation of new devices and interesting material properties in the field of nuclear battery technology?
What type of energy source do nuclear batteries use to generate electricity?
What type of energy source do nuclear batteries use to generate electricity?
What is the primary energy source used by nuclear batteries to generate electricity?
What is the primary energy source used by nuclear batteries to generate electricity?
Which of the following best describes the technical nature of nuclear batteries?
Which of the following best describes the technical nature of nuclear batteries?
What is the primary difference between nuclear reactors and nuclear batteries?
What is the primary difference between nuclear reactors and nuclear batteries?
Which application best suits the use of nuclear batteries?
Which application best suits the use of nuclear batteries?
What technology has contributed to the creation of new devices and interesting material properties in the field of nuclear battery technology?
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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