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General Knowledge · Q68

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 68

Q68

The half life period of an isotope is 2 hours. After 6 hours what fraction of the initial quantity of the isotope will be left behind?

A.
1/6
B.
1/3
C.
1/8
Answer
D.
1/4

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The half life period of an isotope is 2 hours. After 6 hours 1/8 of the original amount, or 12.5% of the isotope will be left behind.