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Question 64
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Two sealed gamma sources have the same activity when placed in storage. Source P has a half-life of 2 days. Source Q has a half-life of 20 years. Which comparison is correct after 8 days?

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A

Neither has lost much of its activity; both need precautions for similar times.

B

P has lost most of its activity; Q needs precautions for much longer.

C

Q has lost most of its activity; P needs precautions for much longer.

D

Both have lost most of their activity; both need precautions for similar times.

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