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The value of decay constant of `Co^(60)` is `2.5xx 10^(-7)"min"^(-1)` . The activity of 2.0 g of the sample is nearly :

A

`5 xx 10^(5)` dpm

B

`2.5 xx 10^(10)`dpm

C

`5xx10^(15)` dpm

D

`10^(10)`dpm

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C
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