Which of the Following Statement Best Describes Why Alpha Particles

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statement best describes why alpha particles are not frequently used in medical applications?

• A) Their half-lives are too long.
• B) They can do too much damage at close range.
• C) They are difficult to transport.
• D) They require too much shielding.
• E) Their penetrating power is too great.

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Definitions:

Greenback

A term historically used to refer to paper money issued by the United States during the Civil War.

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A period surrounding the American Civil War (1861–1865), characterized by significant political, social, and military upheavals in the United States.

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Currency in the form of banknotes, which has no intrinsic value but is used as a medium of exchange, authorized and supported by a government.

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An attempt during the Civil War by the South to encourage British intervention by banning cotton exports.