Mantles for gas lanterns contain thorium, because it forms an oxide that can survive being heated to incandescence for long periods of time. natural thorium is almost 100% 232th, with a half-life of 1.405 ✕ 1010 y. if an average lantern mantle contains 200 mg of thorium, what is its activity (in bq)?

Multiply or divide to make this english distance conversion. 174 inches = feet (14.5, 58, 2,088, 23)

Awave that is traveling fast can be said to have a high a. frequency b. speed c. wavelength d. amplitude e. period f. none of these

Sasha has just gotten a new job in a nearby city. after comparison shopping, she found that renting a nice two-bedroom apartment would cost around $800 per month. her utilities would cost about $150 per month. sasha has enough money saved for a down payment, and she found that she can buy a three-bedroom house or condo with a mortgage payment of $1,000 per month, including taxes and homeowner's insurance. her utilities would cost about $200 per month. what is the advantage of buying the house over renting the apartment?