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Elsy
If the sample has a half life of 5 seconds, how much is left after 25 seconds?
12.5%
25%
3.125%**
6.25%
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Answered by
Elsy
The other choice was
1.5625%
Answered by
R_scott
25 s is 5 half-lives
(1/2)^5 = 1/32
looks correct
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