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The biological damage caused by radioactive materials is due to
 
  A) nuclear fusion occurring within biological cells.
  B) thermal energy created by radioactive decay within biological cells.
  C) nuclear fission occurring within biological cells.
  D) the fast-moving daughter nuclei or residual nuclei passing through biological cells.
  E) the fast-moving alpha, beta, and gamma particles passing through biological cells.

Question 2

A force of 1 N accelerates a 1-kg mass at 1 m/s2. The acceleration of a 2-kg mass acted upon by a force of 2 N is
 
  A) half as much.
  B) twice as much.
  C) the same.
  D) none of the above


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matt

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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