Quantum Tunneling Occurs in

question 18

Multiple Choice

Quantum tunneling occurs in

• A) nuclear fusion.
• B) radioactive decay by emission of alpha particles.
• C) the scanning tunneling microscope.
• D) all of the above.
• E) only (b) and (c) above.

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