The count rate of an alpha-particle source is 400 per minute. If the half-life of

PHYSICS
WAEC 1996

The count rate of an alpha-particle source is 400 per minute. If the half-life of the source is 5 days, what would be the count rate per minute after 15 days?

  • A. 20
  • B. 25
  • C. 50
  • D. 200

Correct Answer: C. 50



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