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Question 7

A radioactive source has a count rate of 600 counts per minute (cpm)600\text{ counts per minute (cpm)}600 counts per minute (cpm).

The half-life of the radioactive source is 8 minutes8\text{ minutes}8 minutes.

What is the count rate of the radioactive source after 16 minutes16\text{ minutes}16 minutes?

A

0 cpm0\text{ cpm}0 cpm

B

150 cpm150\text{ cpm}150 cpm

C

300 cpm300\text{ cpm}300 cpm

D

600 cpm600\text{ cpm}600 cpm

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Radioactive emissions Questions

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