The radioactive source in most smoke detectors is 241am


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Question: The radioactive source in most smoke detectors is 241Am, which has a half-life of 432 years. Suppose only about 6.50×102 mg of this material is needed.

Part A: What is the initial source activity?

Part B: What would be the source's activity after 50 years in operation?

Part C: How many 241Am, nuclei would have decayed in this 50-year period?

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