The Number of Radioactive Nuclei in a Particular Sample Decreases $9 / 8$

question 42

Multiple Choice

The number of radioactive nuclei in a particular sample decreases to one-eighth of its original number in 9 days. What is the half-life of these nuclei?

• A) 3 days
• B) 10 days
• C) 8 days
• D) 2 days
• E) \(9 / 8\) days

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