The diagram below shows decay scheme of Uranium 238 atoms. Work out how many beta decays and alpha decays in the diagram.

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A: Given: Half life of Rutherfordium-261 t = 1.08 min.

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Q: I Review I Const A sample of 1.5x1010 atoms that decay by alpha emission has a half-life of 90 min…

A: Given: half life t1/2 = 90min initial number of atoms = No=1.5*1010 atoms

Q: ow Nuclear Radiations interact with matter. Explain in detail?

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Q: 4. . Nuclear Fission and Fusion What happens to the nucleus of an atom during this type of reaction?…

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Q: Explain how sustained fission reactions are produced in nuclear power plants.

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Q: Question - The half-life

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Half Life

The concept of Half Life has numerous practical applications some of them includes figuring out the effective drug dosage to finding out when a radioactive becomes safe to use. If you look for a career in Nuclear Physics you will need this concept.