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Name the unit used for measuring small area of cross section like nuclear cross section.

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To answer the question regarding the unit used for measuring small areas of cross-section, such as nuclear cross-sections, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Context**: Recognize that nuclear cross-sections are measurements related to the probability of interaction between particles, which occur at very small scales. 2. **Identifying the Unit**: The unit specifically used for measuring these small areas is called the "barn." ...
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