Rankers Physics

Nucleus: Practice Problem & Solution

A radioactive element has half life period 800 years. After 6400 years what amount will remain? (1989)
1/2
1/16
1/8
1/256

Solution Explained:

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Nucleus. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

The number of half-lives $n = \frac{6400}{800} = 8$. The fraction remaining is $(1/2)^n = (1/2)^8 = 1/256$.

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