You are experimenting with a radioactive sample of polonium. At the end of 14.0 minutes, exactly 1/16 of the polonium remains. Part A Approximately how much more time you will need to wait until less than 0.1% of the original polonium sample remains? 21 minutes 1 hour and 10 mins 3 hours and 30 mins 35 minutes
You are experimenting with a radioactive sample of polonium. At the end of 14.0 minutes, exactly 1/16 of the polonium remains. Part A Approximately how much more time you will need to wait until less than 0.1% of the original polonium sample remains? 21 minutes 1 hour and 10 mins 3 hours and 30 mins 35 minutes
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![You are experimenting with a radioactive sample of polonium. At the end of 14.0 minutes, exactly 1/16 of the polonium remains.
Part A
Approximately how much more time you will need to wait until less than 0.1% of the original polonium sample remains?
21 minutes
1 hour and 10 mins
3 hours and 30 mins
35 minutes
Submit
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Transcribed Image Text:You are experimenting with a radioactive sample of polonium. At the end of 14.0 minutes, exactly 1/16 of the polonium remains.
Part A
Approximately how much more time you will need to wait until less than 0.1% of the original polonium sample remains?
21 minutes
1 hour and 10 mins
3 hours and 30 mins
35 minutes
Submit
Request Answer
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