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A radioactive isotope phosphorous-32 has an initial activity 10μCi and has half life of 14 days. What is the activity of the source after 42 days?
A radioactive isotope phosphorous-32 has an initial activity 10μCi and has half life of 14 days. What is the activity of the source after 42 days?
Updated On: Mar 27, 2025
- 1.25μCi
- 2.5μCi
- 5μCi
- 0.625μCi
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The correct option is (A): 1.25μCi
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