Examlex

Solved

Solve the Problem. -The Half-Life of a Certain Radioactive Substance Is 17 Years

question 49

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The half-life of a certain radioactive substance is 17 years. Suppose that at time t = 0, there are 30 g of the substance. Then after t years, the number of grams of the substance remaining will be: Solve the problem. -The half-life of a certain radioactive substance is 17 years. Suppose that at time t = 0, there are 30 g of the substance. Then after t years, the number of grams of the substance remaining will be:   How many grams of the substance will remain after 136 years? Round to the nearest hundredth when necessary. A) 0.47 g B) 1.88 g C) 0.94 g D) 0.23 g How many grams of the substance will remain after 136 years? Round to the nearest hundredth when necessary.


Definitions:

Westerly

Winds or weather systems that move from west to east, common in the mid-latitudes due to the rotation of the Earth and atmospheric conditions.

Prevailing Winds

Winds that blow predominantly from a single general direction over a particular point on Earth's surface.

Nitrogen

A colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is the most abundant element in Earth's atmosphere, essential for plant and animal life.

Atmosphere

The layer of gases surrounding a planet, crucial for supporting life on Earth, composed mainly of nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and carbon dioxide.

Related Questions