If a Nucleus Has Excited States Above the Ground State

question 55

Multiple Choice

If a nucleus has excited states above the ground state at energies 300 keV, 200 keV, and 80 keV, what gamma rays (in keV) may be expected from a collection of these excited nuclei? The ground-state energy is at 0. Choose the most complete set.

• A) 300, 200, 80
• B) 300, 200, 120, 80
• C) 100, 120, 80
• D) 300, 120, 200, 80, 180
• E) 300, 220, 200, 120, 100, 80

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