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How Will You Define a Quark?

Quark is thought to be a subatomic particle. Atoms are made up of particles called neutrons and protons together called hadrons, along with lighter…

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When Does an Atom Split?

An atom splits when it is struck by a neutron. The nucleus of the atom then breaks into two roughly equal parts and, at the same time, shoot

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What Is Carbon-14 Dating?

What Is Carbon-14 Dating? Carbon-14 (a carbon atom with six protons and eight neutrons) is an isotope of normal carbon, which is also known