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The isotope, Carbon-14 emits beta radiation and has a half live of 5730 years. How long will it take for the amount of radiation this gives off to drop by a factor of 4?

9 years ago

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Answered by Damon
You kidding ?

1/4 = 1/2 * 1/2

so two half lives :)
9 years ago

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