A radioactive substance has a half-life of 20 hours. What fraction of the original radioactive

PHYSICS
WAEC 1990

A radioactive substance has a half-life of 20 hours. What fraction of the original radioactive nuclei will remain after 80 hours?

  • A. 1/32
  • B. 1/16
  • C. 1/8
  • D. 1/4

Correct Answer: B. 1/16



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