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Radiotracers generally have short half lives. Detection requires a number of decay events. Using material with a short half life means a smaller amount is required and that after the detection the amount of residual radiation is reduced.
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What you volcano be long or short vowel?
o-short/a-long
What is characterized by long winters and short cold summers?
This is characterized by long winters and short cold summers
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