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What is the SI unit of radioactivity?
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Correct answer: Becquerel
Explanation: ā Correct Answer: C) Becquerel š Explanation: The Becquerel (Bq) is the official SI unit of radioactivity, named after the scientist Henri Becquerel. It is defined as the activity of a quantity of radioactive material in which one nucleus decays per second. While "Curie" is an older unit still used in some contexts, the Becquerel is the standard measure in scientific research. It provides a precise way to quantify the rate of spontaneous nuclear disintegration.