Radiocarbon is produced in the atmosphere as a result of

[A].
collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere
[B]. action of ultraviolet light from the sun on atmospheric oxygen
[C]. action of solar radiations particularly cosmic rays on carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere
[D]. lightning discharge in atmosphere

Question

Radiocarbon is produced in the atmosphere as a result of

[A].	
collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere	
[B].	action of ultraviolet light from the sun on atmospheric oxygen
[C].	action of solar radiations particularly cosmic rays on carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere
[D].	lightning discharge in atmosphere

anonymous · Answer

@Leightonhurst @beccaboo333

anonymous · Answer

Okay, So I'm going to walk you through it.

anonymous · Answer

Ok cool

anonymous · Answer

Fast moving neutron have a sufficient energy to penetrate the nitrogen nucleus and absorbed by it. Hence it make a intermediate unstable element finally it gives carbon-14 and a electron.  So what do you think it is?

anonymous · Answer

I think it's A, but I'm not sure

anonymous · Answer

Why aren't you sure?

anonymous · Answer

Because I'm not good in physics

anonymous · Answer

Alright, your not sure was correct. The answer is A :)

anonymous · Answer

Great, thanks

anonymous · Answer

No problem.