Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

The measured count rate close to a radioactive source decreases from 542 counts per minute to 94 counts per minute over 12 hours. The background count stays unchanged at 30 counts per minute. What is the half-life of the source?

  • A2 hours
  • B3 hours
  • C4 hours
  • D8 hours

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