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16 March, 23:54

How many milligrams of a 20mg sample of cesium-137 remain after 60 years

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  1. 17 March, 00:17
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    Cs - 137 has a half life of about 30 years. If 60 years pass, there is two half lives passed so 1/2 * 1/2 = 1/4. Take 1/4 and multiply it with the mass given:

    (1/4) * 20mg=5mg left
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