When Radioactive Decays Are Counted,the Resulting Counts Vary Because of Their

question 9

Multiple Choice

When radioactive decays are counted,the resulting counts vary because of their statistical nature although the experimental situation may be the same.If 10⁶ counts are registered,the next measurement of an equivalent situation may be expected to typically vary by about how many counts?

• A) 1
• B) 100
• C) 1000
• D) 10,000
• E) 100,000

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