Asked by Harsh
The half life period of a radioactive element is 27.96 days. Calculate the time taken by a given sample to reduce to 1/8th of its initial activity
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Answered by
DrBob222
You need k.
k = 0.693/t<sub>1/2</su>
Then ln(No/N) = kt
Set No = 100
Set N = 100*1/8 =?
k from above.
Solve for t in days.
k = 0.693/t<sub>1/2</su>
Then ln(No/N) = kt
Set No = 100
Set N = 100*1/8 =?
k from above.
Solve for t in days.
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