Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

A scientist records the count rate of a radioactive sample in a laboratory across 12 weeks. The background radiation count rate in the laboratory stays constant at $20$ counts per minute. The table presents the scientist’s results before the background radiation count rate is allowed for. Within which interval does the half-life of the radioactive isotope fall?

  • Abetween 4 and 6 weeks
  • Bbetween 6 and 8 weeks
  • Cbetween 8 and 10 weeks
  • Dmore than 12 weeks

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