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  • 03-05-2022
  • Physics
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If the activity of a radionuclide decreases from 5,000 disintegrations per minute to 625 disintegrations per minute

in 12 hours, its half-life is?

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jsimpson11000 jsimpson11000
  • 03-05-2022

Answer:

4 hrs

Explanation:

625 = 5000 (1/2)^n

625/5000 = 1/2^n

n = 3 half lives

3 half lives = 12 hours       1 half life = 4 hrs

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