Absorption/scattering cross-section of an element is expressed in "barn", which is equivalent to___________________?
Correct answer: A. 10-24 cm2
- A. 10-24 cm2
- B. 10-12 cm
- C. 1 Angstrom
- D. 10-24 cm
Explanation
A barn is a unit of nuclear cross-sectional area equal to 10^-24 cm², or 10^-28 m². The other options have incorrect dimensions or magnitudes.
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