Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

A radiation counter records a background count rate of 40 counts per minute (cpm). When the counter is positioned close to a radioactive source, it shows 960 cpm. The half-life of the source is 20 minutes. What reading will the counter show one hour later?

  • A115 cpm
  • B120 cpm
  • C155 cpm
  • D160 cpm

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