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to put into a different language or form
translate
an organized method of doing something
system
focus of a study
scope
Data in the form of recorded descriptions rather than numerical measurements.
qualitative
Data that is in numbers or measurements
quantitative
to put forth and idea for consideration
propose
not normal
irregular
the time required for the amount of radioactivity to decrease by one half
half life
What is the name of the process in which two small nuclei are joined to produce one larger nucleus and lots of energy?
fusion
Must be stopped by thick concrete or lead
gamma
made up of 2 protons and 2 neutrons
alpha
Created when a neutron breaks into a proton and an electron: proton stays in nucleus
beta
Made of high energy waves
gamma
Can be stopped by a sheet of metal
beta
Can be stopped by a sheet of paper
alpha
Can be used in medical treatment ( there are 2)
beta and gamma
