Physics (5th Edition)
5th Edition
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Author: James S. Walker
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 32, Problem 42PCE
To determine
The length of time the smoke detector containing an active element,
95 241 Am
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Chapter 32 Solutions
Physics (5th Edition)
Ch. 32.1 - Prob. 1EYUCh. 32.2 - A given nucleus can decay by alpha decay, beta...Ch. 32.3 - Prob. 3EYUCh. 32.4 - Prob. 4EYUCh. 32.5 - Prob. 5EYUCh. 32.6 - Prob. 6EYUCh. 32.7 - Prob. 7EYUCh. 32.8 - Prob. 8EYUCh. 32.9 - Prob. 9EYUCh. 32 - Prob. 1CQ
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