Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

A radioactive substance gives off radiation at a rate of 600 emissions per second. After four hours, its radiation emission rate has fallen to 300 emissions per second. What is the half-life of the substance and what is the rate of emission after another four hours?

  • Ahalf-life 2 hours, 0 emissions per second
  • Bhalf-life 2 hours, 150 emissions per second
  • Chalf-life 4 hours, 0 emissions per second
  • Dhalf-life 4 hours, 150 emissions per second

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