The decay rate of a radioactive sample decreases from 161 kBq to 22.3 kBq in 16.4 s. What is the decay constant of this sample (in s1)? Hint: Use R Roe-it . You are looking for so isolate it using natural logarithm. Recall your General Math.

The decay rate of a radioactive sample decreases from 161 kBq to 22.3 kBq in 16.4 s. What is the decay constant of this sample (in s1)? Hint: Use R Roe-it . You are looking for so isolate it using natural logarithm. Recall your General Math.

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...

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