Becquerel's discovery of radiation from uranium salts was important in that: It confirmed that both phosphorescene and luminescence can result in the emission of energy it opened a market for uranium His grant provided support for Pierre and Marie Curie. D. Energy was emitted from this material continuously, without an external input of energy A B

Becquerel's discovery of radiation from uranium salts was important in that: It confirmed that both phosphorescene and luminescence can result in the emission of energy it opened a market for uranium His grant provided support for Pierre and Marie Curie. D. Energy was emitted from this material continuously, without an external input of energy A B

Inquiry into Physics

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Author:Ostdiek

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Chapter11: Nuclear Physics

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