A radioisotope is placed near a radiation detector, which registers 80 counts per second. Eight hours later,
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A radioisotope is placed near a radiation detector, which registers 80 counts per second. Eight hours later, the detector registers 5 counts per second. What is the half-life of the radioactive isotope?
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Conceptual Physical Science
ISBN: 978-0134060491
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Authors: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt
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