What is one industrial use of nuclear science?

Using radiation to inspect materials and welds.

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Why: Radiation can inspect materials, measure thickness, and check welds without cutting them open.

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Industrial radiation checks welds without opening them up.
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Answer: Using radiation to inspect materials and welds. Radiation can inspect materials, measure thickness, and check welds without cutting them open.

  1. Scouting America: Nuclear Science www.scouting.org/merit-badges/nuclear-science
    industrial applications
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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