How Did Becquerel Verify That Phosphorescence Was Occurring in a Mineral

question 107

Multiple Choice

How did Becquerel verify that phosphorescence was occurring in a mineral sample?

• A)By exposing a mineral sample on a wrapped, light tight photographic plate to the sun
• B)By exposing a mineral sample on an unwrapped photographic plate to the sun, then developing the plate
• C)By exposing a mineral sample on a wrapped, light tight photographic plate to no sun, then developing the plate
• D)None of the above

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Power

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Type II Error

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