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A radioactive substance has a half-life of 3 da... - WAEC Physics 2004 Question

A radioactive substance has a half-life of 3 days. If a mass of 1.55g of this substance is left after decaying for 15 days, determine the original value of the mass

A
49.6g
B
37.2g
C
24.8g
D
12.4g
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Correct Option: A

(1 \to \frac{1}{2} \to \frac{1}{4} \to \frac{1}{8} \to \frac{1}{16} \to \frac{1}{32})

(\frac{1}{32} = 1.55g)

1 = 1.55 x (\frac{32}{1} = 49.6g)

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