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‘Curie’ is unit of

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Answer options

  1. Radioactivity
  2. Temperature
  3. Heat
  4. Energy

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Radioactivity

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A. Radioactivity 📚 Explanation: The 'Curie' (Ci) is a traditional unit used to measure the intensity of radioactivity. It is named after the pioneers of nuclear science, Marie and Pierre Curie. One curie is defined as the amount of radioactive material that undergoes 37 billion disintegrations per second. While the modern unit is the Becquerel, the Curie is still used in many historical and medical contexts.