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ASP-CSP Question 09/28/2017 – Science and Math

Cobalt-60 has a half-life of 5.27 years. The current activity level of a Co-60 source is
measured to be 30 curies. What will the activity level of the source be in 100 years?

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A A 0.5
A. 58 microcuries
B. 58 millicuries
C. 150 millicuries
D. 15 curies

(Solution on next page)

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Solution:

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A A 0.5

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A 30 Ci 0.5

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A 30 Ci 0.5

A = 30(0.00000194) = 5.8 x 10-5 Ci = 58 µCi

The correct solution is A.

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