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A sample contains 16g of a radioactive material, the half life of which two days. After 32days, the amount of radioactive material left in the sample is

a
Less than 1 mg
b
(1/4)g
c
(1/2)g
d
1g.

detailed solution

Correct option is A

32days =16×2 days i.e.16  half lives. ∴  amount of sample left =NN0=(12)16×16g =1616×16×16×16g =10016×16×16mg<1mg

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