Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

The background count rate recorded by a radiation counter is 40 counts per minute. When the counter is placed close to a radioactive source, it shows 960 counts per minute. The half-life of the source is 20 minutes. What will the counter reading be one hour later?

  • A115 counts per minute
  • B120 counts per minute
  • C155 counts per minute
  • D160 counts per minute

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