Physics for IGCSE & O level - Atoms And Radioactivity (Section 8 - No. 17)

In the context of radioactivity, what does the term 'activity' refer to?
The mass of a radioactive substance
The number of atoms in a sample
The rate at which a substance emits radiation
The energy of a radioactive decay

Explanation

Activity refers to the rate of radiation emission.

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