The half-life of a radioactive substance is 12 days. There are 10.32 grams initially. (a) Write an
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The half-life of a radioactive substance is 12 days. There are 10.32 grams initially.
(a) Write an equation for the amount, A, of the substance as a function of time.
(b) When is the substance reduced to 1 gram?
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ISBN: 9781119275565
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