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Chapter 9, Problem 9.33P
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The distance up to where the lost source can be detected with a survey meter.
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10.0
1.00
0.000
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of
replicate 15
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20
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Hg. Calculate for the following:
a. Calibration sensitivity
b. Analytical sensitivity at 10.0 and 1.00 ppm of Hg; and
С.
Detection limit
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