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What is the lightest particle among protons, neutrons, and electrons?
What is the lightest particle among protons, neutrons, and electrons?
- Photons
- Protons
- Neutrons
- Electrons (correct)
What are protons and neutrons collectively called in an atom's nucleus?
What are protons and neutrons collectively called in an atom's nucleus?
- Particles
- Photons
- Nucleons (correct)
- Electromagnetic radiation
Which type of radiation includes visible light, x-rays, and gamma rays?
Which type of radiation includes visible light, x-rays, and gamma rays?
- Particulate radiation
- Electromagnetic radiation (correct)
- Neutrons
- Radio waves
What is the smallest unit of electromagnetic radiation?
What is the smallest unit of electromagnetic radiation?
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Which particles form the nucleus of an atom?
Which particles form the nucleus of an atom?
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What is a radionuclide?
What is a radionuclide?
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How are x-rays produced in x-ray tubes?
How are x-rays produced in x-ray tubes?
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What is the process called when high-energy radiation interacts with matter resulting in electrons being knocked out of their atomic orbits?
What is the process called when high-energy radiation interacts with matter resulting in electrons being knocked out of their atomic orbits?
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What is the significant characteristic of gamma rays as compared to x-rays?
What is the significant characteristic of gamma rays as compared to x-rays?
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How do electromagnetic radiation transfer energy through a material?
How do electromagnetic radiation transfer energy through a material?
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