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Which factor needs to be considered when evaluating activation products near accelerator targets?
Which factor needs to be considered when evaluating activation products near accelerator targets?
- Abundance of the target nuclide
- Stability of the reaction product
- Neutron fluence rate
- Half-life of the activation product (correct)
What is a fissile nuclide induced to fission by?
What is a fissile nuclide induced to fission by?
- Gamma rays
- Alpha particles
- Fast neutrons
- Thermal neutrons (correct)
Which nuclides are usually alpha emitters and have odd atomic mass numbers?
Which nuclides are usually alpha emitters and have odd atomic mass numbers?
- $Pu-241$
- $U-233$
- $Pu-239$
- $U-238$ (correct)
What is the primary hazard associated with tritium production near accelerator targets?
What is the primary hazard associated with tritium production near accelerator targets?
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What does shielding neutrons involve primarily?
What does shielding neutrons involve primarily?
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