Question: Given: Isotope x is used as a radiotherapy source for treating cancer patient tumors. The plot below gives the fraction of isotope

Given: Isotope "x" is used as a radiotherapy source for treating cancer patient tumors. The plot below gives the fraction of isotope "x" remaining versus time in hours.
2a. What is the half life T12 if isotope "x" determined using the plot. State units.
2b. What is the probability (at any time t) that isotope "x" will decay?
 Given: Isotope "x" is used as a radiotherapy source for treating

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