Krypton-81m is used for lung ventilation studies. Its half-life is 13 ss. How long does it take the activity of this isotope to reach one-quarter of its original value?
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Krypton-81m is used for lung ventilation studies. Its half-life is 13 ss. How long does it take the activity of this isotope to reach one-quarter of its original value?
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