Concept explainers
A radioisotope is placed near a
The half-life of isotope.
Answer to Problem 62A
The half-life of isotope is
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
Initial rate of radiation of detector,
Final rate of radiation of detector,
Time for the exposure,
Formula used:
The expression to calculate the half-life of isotope is,
Calculation:
Substitute the values in above expression.
Conclusion:
Thus, the half-life of isotope is
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