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Nuclear power plants produce a waste product of cesium-137, which has a half-life of 30 years. How long would it take for the cesium to decay to 1/8 of its original amount? 90 years 120 years 30 years
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Nuclear power plants produce a waste product of cesium-137, which has a half-life of 30 years. How long would it take for the cesium to decay to 1/8 of its original amount?

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The correct answer is 120 years
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