Cryostats – Friday Pop Quiz 3/1
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This week's topic: Cryostats
This device should be maintained at what temperature?
A. -10 C
B. -196 C
C. - 27 C
D. 0 C
E. -50 C
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This week's topic: Cryostats
This device should be maintained at what temperature?
A. -10 C
B. -196 C
C. - 27 C
D. 0 C
E. -50 C
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
Brought to you by our Brand Partner
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D.) Periungual fibromas
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