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The isotope of Nickel, 66Ni decays by β emission, has a half-life of 2.3 days. and the β particles have an average energy of 65 keV. A source consisting of this isotope has an initial number of atoms N0 = 5 x 1020 atoms.
What is the power per unit area initially deposited by this source in a small target placed at 1m distance from the source?
Select one:
a. 1.45 W/m2
b. 7.6 MW/m2
c. 4.5 kW/m2
d. 35 W/m2
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