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Determine the average background radiation.

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Which is most radioactive?
 
 
 
Background Radiation
Counts
First minute
15
Second minute
18
Third minute
19
Total counts
Average counts
Transcribed Image Text:Background Radiation Counts First minute 15 Second minute 18 Third minute 19 Total counts Average counts
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Radiation from sources
Counts per
Source Counts
Type of Item
Background
Type of Radiation
minute (cpm)
per minute (cpm)
alpha, beta, and
Source 1
Fiesta-ware plate
167
gamma
Source 2
Instant coffee
31
beta
Source 3
Salt substitute
26
beta
Source 4
Smoke alarm
33
alpha
Source 5
Cream of tartar
35
beta
Transcribed Image Text:ew Radiation from sources Counts per Source Counts Type of Item Background Type of Radiation minute (cpm) per minute (cpm) alpha, beta, and Source 1 Fiesta-ware plate 167 gamma Source 2 Instant coffee 31 beta Source 3 Salt substitute 26 beta Source 4 Smoke alarm 33 alpha Source 5 Cream of tartar 35 beta
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