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An air sample was collected in a storage building and was counted immediately, yielding 8.3x10- uCi/ml. The sample was recounted 24 hours later. The

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An air sample was collected in a storage building and was counted immediately, yielding 8.3x10- uCi/ml. The sample was recounted 24 hours later. The half-life of the nuclide of concern is 22.5 hours. What is the current activity? (2 pts)

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