Physics 5054 · O Level · Half-life

Half-life — practice question

A newly prepared sample of radioactive material has a count rate of 8000 counts per minute. After 20 days, its count rate is 500 counts per minute. What is the half-life of the material?

A4.0 days
B5.0 days
C20 days
D80 days

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