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4.3.2 Different half-lives of radioactive isotopes

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What does the half-life of a radioactive source measure?

A

Radioactive waste with a long half-life is difficult to store because it remains a hazard far into the future.

B

It gives out intense radiation at first.

C

No. It means lower activity at any moment, but a hazard lasting much longer.

D

The time for its count-rate or activity to fall to half its starting value.

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