You Are Given Three Radioactive Samples (α,β,And γ)And Can Only

question 103

Multiple Choice

You are given three radioactive samples (α,β,and γ) and can only dispose of one.The other two you must keep,one in your hand,the other in your pocket.How would you minimize your exposure risk?

• A)keep α in hand,keep β in pocket,and dispose of γ
• B)dispose of α,keep β in hand,and keep γ in pocket
• C)dispose of α,keep β in pocket and keep γ in hand
• D)keep α in pocket,dispose of β,and keep γ in hand
• E)keep α in hand,dispose of β,and keep γ in pocket

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Fourth Root

The number that when multiplied by itself three times equals the original number.

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