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a mine worker discovers an ore sample containing 500mg of radioactive material. it is discovered that the radioactive material has a half life of 1 day. find the amount of radioactive material in the sample at the beginning of the 7th day.

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3 1/2 is radioactive hope this helps’
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Answer:

The miner would have 3 1/2 of radioactive material in the sample at the beginning of the 7th day.

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