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Quantifying the effect of this phenomenon involves calculating displacement per atom using the Norgett−Robinson−Torrens model. This phenomenon causes malfunction when the collected charge it induces exceeds the critical charge. This phenomenon can cause metals to swell as a consequence of the Wigner (“vig-ner”) effect. Usage of borophosphosilicate glass in electronics increases susceptibility to this phenomenon. (-5[1])Replacing bulk silicon with silicon-on-insulator is a common method of ■END■

ANSWER: ionizing radiation [or cosmic rays; accept ionization until “total ionizing dose”; accept answers which specify specific types of radiation that use the word radiation like "neutron radiation"; prompt on solar flares; prompt on single-event errors or single event upsets with “what causes those?”; antiprompt on photons, light, protons, neutrons, X-rays, gamma rays, alpha particles, beta particles, electrons, or gamma particles]
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Will Schneiderprotobowling for soupJinAh and Jordan from Wikiquiz53-5
Karthik PrasadchamPAIN and cornHELL in Columbiaboy's jitches (ft. DMA)6710
Alex SchmidtLet's Fighting LoveSandmännchen im Helikopter9210
Sky HongNJ TRANSit (and bobby i guess)JJaryland93-5
Forrest WeintraubThe Aum-Wein Drinchard by Amogh TutuolaNaocissus and Geoldmond by Hermandrew Hesse9410
Aseem Keyalbruh1.g4 Test Mixture96-5
Ryan Rosenberg1.g4 Test Mixturebruh12210
Isaac MammelJJarylandNJ TRANSit (and bobby i guess)12310
Anson BernsJinAh and Jordan from Wikiquizprotobowling for soup12310

Summary

2024 ESPN @ Chicago03/23/2024Y6100%17%33%88.00
2024 ESPN @ Columbia03/23/2024Y6100%0%50%103.50
2024 ESPN @ Duke03/23/2024Y2100%50%50%83.00