A radioactive sample with decay rate R and decay energy Q has power output A) . B) RQ. C) Q²R. D) equal to any of the above. E) equal to (a) or (c) above.

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Power output is defined as the rate at which energy is emitted, which in this case is given by the product of the decay rate R and the decay energy Q. Therefore, the correct answer is B) RQ.

A Radioactive Sample with Decay Rate R and Decay Energy