Question

16. Nuclear decay is a random event and

A. is independent of other energy influences
C. can be sped up upon cooling
B. can be sped up upon heating
D. can be sped up at room temperature

Answer 1

A. Is independent of other energy influences

Step-by-step explanation:

Nuclear decay occurs at a constant rate. The rate of decay is independent of temperature.

B, C, and D are wrong. The decay rate cannot be sped up or slowed down at ordinary temperatures.