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5.2.3a Radioactive decay

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Question 28

Which statement about the radioactive decay of the nuclei in a sample of carbon-14 is correct?

A

The probability of an individual nucleus decaying per second increases as the nucleus ages.

B

The probability of any given undecayed nucleus decaying in a specific ten-minute interval is the same for all carbon-14 nuclei in the sample.

C

The activity of the sample remains constant over time because the decay constant is constant.

D

The decay constant of the remaining nuclei decreases over time as the sample becomes more stable.

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5.2.3a Radioactive decay Questions

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120 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 5.2.3a Radioactive decay. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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