Suppose a Radioactive Substance Decays According to the Formula

question 153

Multiple Choice

Suppose a radioactive substance decays according to the formula . How long will it take for the substance to decay to half the original amount? ​

• A) It will take 5,166 years for the substance to decay to half the original amount.
• B) It will take 5,277 years for the substance to decay to half the original amount.
• C) It will take 40 years for the substance to decay to half the original amount.
• D) It will take 5,622 years for the substance to decay to half the original amount.

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