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What does atomic physics typically refer to?
What does atomic physics typically refer to?
Atomic physics typically refers to the study of atomic structure and the interaction between atoms.
What is the primary concern of atomic physics?
What is the primary concern of atomic physics?
It is primarily concerned with the way in which electrons are arranged around the nucleus and the processes by which these arrangements change.
How do physicists distinguish between atomic physics and nuclear physics?
How do physicists distinguish between atomic physics and nuclear physics?
Physicists distinguish between atomic physics—which deals with the atom as a system consisting of a nucleus and electrons—and nuclear physics, which studies nuclear reactions and special properties of atomic nuclei.
What is atomic physics?
What is atomic physics?
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In what wider context is atomic physics often considered?
In what wider context is atomic physics often considered?
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What are the main components of an atom that atomic physics studies?
What are the main components of an atom that atomic physics studies?
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What does atomic physics primarily focus on in terms of electron arrangement?
What does atomic physics primarily focus on in terms of electron arrangement?
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What does the term 'atom' in atomic physics include?
What does the term 'atom' in atomic physics include?
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How do physicists delineate between atomic physics and nuclear physics?
How do physicists delineate between atomic physics and nuclear physics?
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In what context are the terms 'atomic' and 'nuclear' used synonymously in standard English?
In what context are the terms 'atomic' and 'nuclear' used synonymously in standard English?
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