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26 August, 09:38

A sample of a radioactive substance decayed to 91.5% of its original amount after a year. (Round your answers to two decimal places.) (a) What is the half-life of the substance

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  1. 26 August, 12:35
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    Answer: t½ = 7.80

    Explanation:

    This question is lacking the (b) part and source similar online are not the same since some values has been altered. However I'll answer the one present here.

    Nt = No. e^-yt

    Note : y is used to represent the greek alphabet lambda

    Nt = 91.5

    No = 100

    t = 1 year

    Nt = No. e^-yt

    91.5 = 100e^-yt

    e^-y = 91.5/100

    Take ln on both sides

    In (e^y) = ln (100/91.5)

    y = ln (1.0929)

    y = 0.0888

    t½ = 0.693 / y

    t½ = 0.693 / 0.0888

    t½ = 7.80
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