Specific Activity Is Defined as the

question 20

Multiple Choice

Specific activity is defined as the

• A)activity of a radioactive isotope per gram of that same element.
• B)amount of radioactive isotope in a patient dose.
• C)percentage of carrier-free radioisotope activity in its production.
• D)percentage of stable isotope activity within a radioisotope.

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Definitions:

Double-Declining-Balance

A method of accelerated depreciation which doubles the rate of straight line depreciation, expensing more of the asset's value in the early years of its life.

Scrap Value

The anticipated market value of an asset at the end of its operational lifetime.

Sum-Of-The-Years-Digits

A depreciation method that results in a more accelerated write-off of the asset, calculated by adding together the digits of the asset's useful life years.

MACRS Tables

The Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System tables used in the United States for tax purposes to determine the depreciation of assets over time.