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TFauchery

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An accident that results when the temperature in the core of a nuclear reactor increases enough to melt the nuclear fuel and breach the containment vessel is a nuclear meltdown.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Most of us are exposed to amounts of radiation that are close to unsafe levels.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Ksh22

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

FALSE


TFauchery

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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