How Long Will It Take a 4

question 126

Multiple Choice

How long will it take a 4.50-kBq sample of material to reach an activity level of 0.140 kBq if the half-life of the sample is 435 years?

• A)14,478 years
• B)3245 years
• C)2178 years
• D)1993 years

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