Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

The emission rate of a radioactive source is monitored until the reading falls to the background count rate of 20 counts per minute. The results are shown. What is the best estimate of the half-life of the source?

  • A10 minutes
  • B12 minutes
  • C14 minutes
  • D30 minutes

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