(a)
To find: The elements of half-life.
(a)
Answer to Problem 26E
The answer is:
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The sample of potassium -
Calculation:
If
present at any later time
Here,
Therefore the required elements of half-life is
(b)
To find: The number of days after the sample arrives will be able to use polonium.
(b)
Answer to Problem 26E
The answer is:
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The sample of potassium -
Calculation:
The exponential decay in base
The value of
Therefore the required number of days after the sample arrives will be able to use polonium is
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