A Radioactive Source Has a Half-Life of 2 Min

question 61

Multiple Choice

A radioactive source has a half-life of 2 min. At time t = 0 it is placed near a detector and the counting rate is observed to be 3000 counts/s. If the detection efficiency is 25%, how many radioactive nuclei are there at time t = 2 min?

• A) 1.04 × 10⁶
• B) 1.67 × 10⁶
• C) 2.08 × 10⁶
• D) 3.41 × 10⁶
• E) 3.79 × 10⁶

Apply the utility-maximizing principle in portfolio selection.

Distinguish between portfolios based on risk aversion and expected return through the analysis of indifference curves.

Understand the concept of standard deviation as a measure of risk in a portfolio, particularly in portfolios containing both risky and risk-free assets.

Interpret the budget line in portfolio analysis concerning expected return and standard deviation.

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