Radioactive decay, half-life and uses

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An oncology clinic stores two liquid radioactive waste samples, Sample A and Sample B, in a secure disposal facility. Both samples are initially prepared with an activity of 600 MBq. Their radioactive decay is monitored over a period of 24 days. The results are shown in the graph and the table below.

Decay curves of Sample A and Sample B

Time (days)Activity of Sample A (MBq)Activity of Sample B (MBq)
0600600
4547300
8499150
1245575
1641538
2037819
243459

Suggest one reason why Sample A could pose a greater long-term environmental hazard in the storage facility than Sample B.

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