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(a)
Interpretation:
The amount of Pu-239 decomposed in 45 minutes in the following decay reaction needs to be calculated.
Concept introduction:
Radioactive decay follows first order kinetics as per the following relation:
(b)
Interpretation:
The amount of energy released when
Concept introduction:
The energy change associated with a nuclear reaction is expressed as:
(c)
Interpretation:
The radiation dose in rem received by a man weighing 75 kg and exposed to 1 g of Pu-239 for 45 min needs to be calculated.
Concept introduction:
The biological effect of radiation on tissues is expressed in terms of ‘rems’ i.e. radiation equivalent for man
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