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Post-UTME Physics 2011 Objective — Question 10

Question 10 of 10 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Physics 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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After three half-lives, the fraction of a radioactive material that has decayed is

  • A. 1/8
  • B. 1/3
  • C. 2/3
  • D. 7/8Correct

Explanation

Remaining fraction=(½)³=1/8, so decayed fraction=1-1/8=7/8.

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