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R(t) (Bq) Time interval # of (min) decays 0-1 19019 1-2 16242 2-3 12734 3-4 9410 4-5 7504 5-6 5674 6-7 4449 7-8 3404

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Chapter31: Radioactivity And Nuclear Physics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 35PE: (a) Write the complete a decay equation for 226Ra. (b) Find the energy released in the decay.

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In Excel, plot R ? as a function of t.

R(t)
(Bq)
Time interval
# of
(min)
decays
0-1
19019
1-2
16242
2-3
12734
3-4
9410
4-5
7504
5-6
5674
6-7
4449
7-8
3404

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