If three samples have the half-lives listed below, which is the most radioactive?
A. a sample with a half-life of 20 years
B. a sample with a half-life of 20 minutes
C. a sample with a half-life of 20 million years
D. a sample with a half-life of 20 hours
E. none of the above
Answer: B
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