A sample of relatively active radioactive material is somewhat
A) cooler than the environment.
B) warmer than the environment.
C) neither really

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A sample of relatively active radioactive material is typically warmer than the environment due to the heat generated by radioactive decay. This process releases energy, part of which is converted into heat, raising the temperature of the material.

A Sample of Relatively Active Radioactive Material Is Somewhat