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The half-life of Co-60 is 5. 3 years. If the initial mass of the sample is 1000g, how much will remain after 15. 9 years

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Answer:

125 gm

Step-by-step explanation:

15.9 / 5.3 = 3 half lives

1000 (1/2)^3 =

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