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21 August, 19:37

What fraction of a given sample of radioactive nuclide remains after four half lives?

A. half-life: 1/2 left

B. half of that, or 1/4

C. half of that, or 1/8

D. half of that, or 1/16

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  1. 21 August, 22:22
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    I believe the answer is D. 1/16.
  2. 21 August, 22:41
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    1 half-life: 1/2 left

    2: half of that, or 1/4

    3: half of that, or 1/8

    4: half of that, or 1/16

    . (1/2) ^4 = 1/16

    so after four half lives it would be 1/16

    so correct option is D
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