Tritium is used in nuclear weapons and has a half-life of 12.3 yr. Suppose a nuclear weapon
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Tritium is used in nuclear weapons and has a half-life of 12.3 yr. Suppose a nuclear weapon will cease to function if the amount of tritium is less than 20% of the amount present when the weapon is first built. What is the maximum age such a weapon can have and still be dangerous?
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College Physics Reasoning and Relationships
ISBN: 978-0840058195
2nd edition
Authors: Nicholas Giordano
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