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

A
Less than 1 mg

B
14gm

C
12gm

D
1 gm

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[a] Remaining amount  =16×(12)32/2=16×(12)16=(12)12
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A sample contains 16 gm of a radioactive material, the half-life of which is two days. After 32 days, the amount of radioactive material left in the sample is
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