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Solution :
The nuclear reaction for boron is given as :
And the reaction for Cadmium is :
![$^{113}\textrm{Cd}_48 + ^{1}\textrm{n}_0 \rightarrow ^{114}\textrm{Cd}_48 + \gamma [5 \ \textrm{MeV}]$](https://tex.z-dn.net/?f=%24%5E%7B113%7D%5Ctextrm%7BCd%7D_48%20%2B%20%5E%7B1%7D%5Ctextrm%7Bn%7D_0%20%5Crightarrow%20%5E%7B114%7D%5Ctextrm%7BCd%7D_48%20%2B%20%5Cgamma%20%5B5%20%5C%20%5Ctextrm%7BMeV%7D%5D%24)
We know that it is easier that to shield or stop an alpha particle (i.e. He nucli) as they can be stopped or obstructed by only a few centimetres of the material. However, the gamma rays ( γ ) can penetrate through the material to a greater distance. Therefore, we can choose the first one.
Answer:
Electricity, as you probably already know, is the flow of electrons through a conductive path like a wire. This path is called a circuit. ... The chemical reactions in the battery causes a build up of electrons at the anode. This results in an electrical difference between the anode and the cathode
Answer:
metals, composite, ceramics and polymers.
Explanation:
The four categories of engineering materials used in manufacturing are metals, composite, ceramics and polymers.
i) Metals: Metals are solids made up of atoms held by matrix of electrons. They are good conductors of heat and electricity, ductile and strong.
ii) Composite: This is a combination of two or more materials. They have high strength to weight ratio, stiff, low conductivity. E.g are wood, concrete.
iii) Ceramics: They are inorganic, non-metallic crystalline compounds with high hardness and strength as well as poor conductors of electricity and heat.
iv) Polymers: They have low weight and are poor conductors of electricity and heat
