Suppose That at Some Time a Particular Sample of Radioactive

question 64

Multiple Choice

Suppose that at some time a particular sample of radioactive material contains N radioactive atoms (e.g., N might be 1 billion radioactive atoms) . How many radioactive atoms will be left after 3 half-lives have passed?

• A) 1/6 N
• B) 1/8 N
• C) 0
• D) 1/2 N

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

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Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

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