The activity of the radioactive material can be expressed in the unit of:
Correct answer: D. both a and b
- A. curie
- B. Becquerel
- C. Tesla
- D. both a and b
Explanation
The activity of a radioactive material, which represents the rate of decay of radioactive nuclei, can be expressed in units of both curie (Ci) and becquerel (Bq).
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Radioactive decay is the spontaneous transformation of unstable nuclei, described by decay constant, activity, half life and the exponential decay law. Work includes alpha, beta and gamma emissions, decay equations and remaining nuclei, with half life distinguished from the time required for complete decay.
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