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 the rate of energy transfer per unit time. For a radioactive sample with decay rate R and decay energy Q, each decay event transfers energy Q and occurs at a rate R. Therefore, the power output of the sample is RQ.

A Radioactive Sample with Decay Rate R and Decay Energy