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Which type of radiation is emitted following beta decay?
Annihilation radiation
What type of radiation is Bremsstrahlung, also known as braking radiation?
X-rays
Which type of radiation is commonly emitted following nuclear reactions?
Characteristic X rays
What is the typical half-life of the parent decay process before gamma emission?
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Which of the following isotopes are common gamma ray laboratory sources?
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What type of radiation is generated when energetic electrons bend in a circular orbit?
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Which heavy metals have a probability of spontaneous fission?
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What is the most common source for neutron generation that decays by spontaneous fission?
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In the scheme of spontaneous fission of ^252Cf, what is released as a product?
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Which type of source is preferred if a choice is available, according to the text?
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What is the primary factor for choosing a neutron source according to the text?
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What is the main factor affecting the strength of a neutron source?
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What is an actinide-beryllium alloy sealed within in a neutron source?
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In which type of reactions do monoenergetic neutrons come from monoenergetic gamma rays?
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What is needed to produce neutrons of relatively high intensity in photoneutron sources?
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Which element contaminates 239Pu to increase neutron yield in certain cases?
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What type of decay causes an exponential decrease in neutron yield with the half-life of an alpha emitter?
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