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In bombarding atomic nuclei with proton bullets, the protons must be accelerated to high energies to make contact with the target nuclei
 
  A) because the target nuclei are so small.
  B) because the target nuclei are negatively charged.
  C) in order to penetrate through the electrons that surround each target nucleus.
  D) because the target nuclei are positively charged.

Question 2

What evidence supports the contention that the strong nuclear force is stronger than the electrical interaction at short inter-nuclear distances?
 
  A) Protons are able to exist side-by-side within an atomic nucleus.
  B) Neutrons spontaneously decay into protons and electrons.
  C) Uranium deposits are always slightly warmer than their immediate surroundings.
  D) The radio interference that arises adjacent to any radioactive source.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A





 

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