When Cosmic Rays Strike Atoms in the Upper Atmosphere, Energetic

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Multiple Choice

When cosmic rays strike atoms in the upper atmosphere, energetic neutrons are produced. These neutrons collide with nitrogen-14 atoms, producing carbon-14 atoms and hydrogen atoms. Which diagram represents the carbon-14 product?

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