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← ScienceWhich consequence results when the beta decay of Cesium-137 occurs within a sealed research ampoule?
A)Sample heating due to energy deposition✓
B)Formation of a chemical explosive
C)Radioactive contamination of the exterior
D)Change in the material's crystal structure
💡 Explanation
The sample will heat because beta decay releases kinetic energy, and energy deposition occurs as electrons collide with the ampoule material; therefore, the sample heats up rather than forming explosives due to new elements or outside contamination.
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