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A Radioactive Source of 137Cs (T1/2= 30 Y) Was Calibrated μ\mu

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A radioactive source of 137Cs (t1/2= 30 y) was calibrated on October 23, 2000, to contain 10 μ\mu Ci.This is used as a daily accuracy check source in the dose calibrator.Presuming the dose calibrator is working properly, what activity should the dose calibrator show on April 23, 2006?


A) 9.6 μ\mu Ci
B) 8.8 μ\mu Ci
C) 5.4 μ\mu Ci
D) 2.2 μ\mu Ci

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