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Card 6
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Light is an example of a transverse wave. What is the difference between a longitudinal and a transverse wave?
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Card 7
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High-powered ultrasound is used to treat a patient with kidney stones. How does ultrasound do this?
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Card 8
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Why must high powered ultrasound be used to break up kidney stones?
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Card 9
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What type of nuclear radiation does not change the composition of the nucleus?
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Card 10
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What type of nuclear radiation travels at about one-tenth the speed of light?
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Card 11
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What are two natural sources of background radiation?
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Card 12
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What are two sources of background radiation caused by human activity?
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Card 13
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Why are x-rays and gamma rays suitable to treat cancer patients?
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Card 14
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Why are alpha and beta particles not suitable to treat cancer patients?
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Card 15
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How are radioisotopes for medical use produced?
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