Practice mode Nuclear Physics

What fraction of a radioactive sample remains undecayed after three half-lives?

Correct answer C. 1/8

Explanation

The undecayed amount halves in every half-life, so after three half-lives the fraction remaining is (1/2)³ = 1/8 of the original.

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