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Question 1

Which is more dangerous in terms of short-lived exposure to radiation? One mole of
94Sr, β-, t1/2 = 74 seconds.
80Sr, β-, t1/2 = 1.77 hours.
83Sr, β-, t1/2 = 1.35 days.
90Sr, β-, t1/2 = 28.5 years.

Question 2

Which type of radiation source would pose the greatest health risk when used internally for a medical procedure?
◦ a beta emitter, t1/2 = 5 hours
◦ a gamma emitter, t1/2 = 4 hours
◦ a beta emitter, t1/2 = 15 days
◦ an alpha emitter, t1/2 = 6 hours


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