If a sample of a radioactive isotope has a half-life of 1 year, how much of the original sample will be left at the end of the second year?

Jordumus asked Oct 2, 2023

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Jordumus asked Oct 2, 2023

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Answer:

1/4 of the original

Step-by-step explanation:

That would be TWO half lives:

1/2 * 1/2 = 1/4 <======= 1/4 would be left

Sbottingota answered Oct 8, 2023

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