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- 2. - The time it takes for half of a radioactive sample to decay.
- 6. Fusion - The process where two atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.
- 9. Medicine - A medical specialty that uses radioactive substances for diagnosis and treatment.
- 11. Reaction - A continuous process where each split atom causes more atoms to split, often used in nuclear fission.
- 12. Tracers - Substances that emit radiation and are used in medical imaging to highlight areas of interest in the body.
- 13. Perception - The collective opinion or attitude of the public regarding a particular issue, such as the safety of nuclear energy.
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- 1. Structures - Safety features in nuclear power plants designed to contain radioactive materials and prevent leaks.
- 3. Power Plants - Facilities that use nuclear reactions to generate electricity.
- 4. Disaster - A catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred in 1986 in the former Soviet Union, raising safety concerns about nuclear energy.
- 5. Mile Island - A site of a partial nuclear meltdown in the United States in 1979, which impacted public perception of nuclear energy.
- 7. - The emission of particles and energy from unstable atomic nuclei.
- 8. Concerns - Issues related to the risks of accidents and exposure to radiation in nuclear energy production.
- 9. Fission - The process of splitting an atomic nucleus into smaller parts, releasing energy.
- 10. - The energy emitted as particles or electromagnetic waves during radioactive decay.
- 13. Scan - A medical imaging technique that creates detailed images of organs and tissues using radioactive tracers.