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Determine the amount of 340Po necessary to provide a source of a-particles 84 of 10 millicuries strength. Half life of Polonium = 138 D. :
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Transcribed Image Text:Determine the amount of 340Po necessary to provide a source of a-particles 84 of 10 millicuries strength. Half life of Polonium = 138 D. :
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