College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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Chapter 30, Problem 31P
a.
To determine
Number of cadmium atoms left after 50 days.
b.
To determine
Number of cadmium atoms left after 500 days.
c.
To determine
Number of cadmium atoms left after 5,000 days.
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