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31 March, 13:17

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

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  1. 31 March, 13:58
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    After each half life, the amount is halved.

    After n half lives, the remaining fraction is

    1 / (2ⁿ)

    After four half lives:

    1/2⁴

    = 1/16 of the original amount
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