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chads108

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During the first moments of the big bang when elements could be created, nuclear fusion reactions made few heavy elements because
 
  a. all heavy nuclei are unstable.
  b. no stable nuclei exist with masses of 5 or 8 hydrogen masses.
  c. the helium nucleus is unstable.
  d. the temperature and density were too low.
  e. no nuclei heavier than helium could form since there weren't any electrons formed.

Question 2

Synchrotron radiation occurs when high-speed electrons move through a magnetic field.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

True



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