Radioactive Decay: A thallium source with a half-life of 3.7 years was certified at 10 kBq ten years ago. What is its activity now?

A. 4.7 kBq
B. 3.3 kBq
C. 1.5 kBq
D. 1.0 kBq


Answer: C

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