Practice mode Nuclear Physics

Three-quarters of a radioactive sample decays in 10 minutes. What is its half-life?

Correct answer B. 5 minutes

Explanation

If 3/4 has decayed, 1/4 = (1/2)² remains, so 10 minutes equals two half-lives and T½ = 10/2 = 5 minutes.

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