Question 57 A scientific sample of radium-2 decayed to 81% of its original amount after 2 years passed. Figure out how long it would take the scientific sample to decay to 20% of its starting amount. (your answer should be in years and contain no decimals)
Question 57 A scientific sample of radium-2 decayed to 81% of its original amount after 2 years passed. Figure out how long it would take the scientific sample to decay to 20% of its starting amount. (your answer should be in years and contain no decimals)
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A scientific sample of radium-2 decayed to 81% of its original
amount after 2 years passed. Figure out how long it would
take the scientific sample to decay to 20% of its starting
amount. (your answer should be in years and contain no
decimals)
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