The Isotope Cesium-137,which Has a Half-Life of 30 Years,is a Product

question 102

Multiple Choice

The isotope Cesium-137,which has a half-life of 30 years,is a product of nuclear power plants.How long will it take for this isotope to decay to about one-sixteenth its original amount?

• A)480 years
• B)240 years
• C)120 years
• D)960 years

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