Which of the measurements of activity given below is equivalent to 23 disintegrations per second?

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The unit for measuring activity is the Becquerel (Bq), which represents one nuclear decay per second. Therefore, 23 Bq indicates 23 disintegrations per second.

A) 23 Ci represents a much larger activity of 23 x 10^9 disintegrations per second.
C) 23 Sv is a unit for dose equivalent, which measures the biological effect of radiation on the human body.
D) 23 rem is also a unit for dose equivalent, but it is an older unit that has been replaced by the Sv.

Which of the Measurements of Activity Given Below Is Equivalent