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Physics · Oct / Nov 2023 · Paper 12 · Question 39

5054Half-life

The half-life of a radioactive isotope is 2.5 minutes. This isotope is the only radioactive isotope in a radioactive sample. Between time t = 0 and t = 7.5 minutes, the mass of this isotope in the sample decreases by 70 µg. What is the mass of this isotope at t = 0?

  1. A75 µg
  2. B80 µg
  3. C210 µg
  4. D560 µg

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Correct answer: B. 80 µg

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