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What is the typical unit used to express the size of a nucleus?
What is the typical unit used to express the size of a nucleus?
Femtometers (fm)
What plays a crucial role in determining the size of a nucleus due to its short-range nature?
What plays a crucial role in determining the size of a nucleus due to its short-range nature?
The nuclear force
What is the difference between the mass of a nucleus and the sum of the masses of its constituent particles called?
What is the difference between the mass of a nucleus and the sum of the masses of its constituent particles called?
Mass defect
What is the energy required to separate a nucleus into its individual parts known as?
What is the energy required to separate a nucleus into its individual parts known as?
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What type of nucleus has a positive binding energy?
What type of nucleus has a positive binding energy?
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What is the concept that aims to prevent the horizontal and vertical proliferation of nuclear weapons?
What is the concept that aims to prevent the horizontal and vertical proliferation of nuclear weapons?
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How is energy released in radioactivity and nuclear reactions?
How is energy released in radioactivity and nuclear reactions?
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What determines the amount and type of energy released in a decay or reaction?
What determines the amount and type of energy released in a decay or reaction?
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Name a fundamental property of a nucleus that affects its behavior and stability.
Name a fundamental property of a nucleus that affects its behavior and stability.
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What are some closely related concepts in nuclear physics with applications in energy development and international relations?
What are some closely related concepts in nuclear physics with applications in energy development and international relations?
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