The Release of Particles and Electromagnetic Rays from Atomic Nuclei

question 70

Multiple Choice

The release of particles and electromagnetic rays from atomic nuclei during the normal process of disintegration produces

• A)cell phone radiation.
• B)nonionizing radiation.
• C)ionizing radiation.
• D)microwave radiation.

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Definitions:

Degrees Of Freedom

The number of values in the calculation of a statistic that are free to vary, often related to the sample size.

Pearson Correlation

A measure of the linear correlation between two variables, giving a value between -1 and 1 inclusive, where 1 is total positive linear correlation, 0 is no linear correlation, and -1 is total negative linear correlation.

Negative Number

A real number that is less than zero, indicating a lack of something or a decrease in a given value.

Pearson Correlation Coefficient

The Pearson Correlation Coefficient is a measure of the linear correlation between two variables, ranging from -1 to +1, where 1 means a perfect positive correlation and -1 means a perfect negative correlation.