Chapter 42: Q. 14 (page 1236)
Use the potential-energy diagram in Figure to estimate the strength of the strong force between two nucleons separated by fm.
Chapter 42: Q. 14 (page 1236)
Use the potential-energy diagram in Figure to estimate the strength of the strong force between two nucleons separated by fm.
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b. The range of alpha particles in air is . Suppose we model a person as a -tall, -diameter cylinder with a mass of . Only decays within of the cylinder can cause exposure, and only , of the decays direct the alpha particle toward the person. Determine the dose in for a person who spends the entire year in a room where the activity is .
c. Does the EPA recommendation seem appropriate? Why?
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b. Which of these are stable nuclei?
c. For those that are not stable, identify both the decay mode and the daughter nucleus.
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Use the potential-energy diagram in Figureto estimate the strength of the strong force between two nucleons separated by .
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