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4. A quantity of a radioactive element decays exponentially. On the 20th day of observation the
amount of the radioactive element became twice smaller compare to the initial amount. On
the 10th day of the observation the amount of the element was 50mg. Find:
(i) the initial amount of the radioactive element;
(ii) how many days is required in order
initial one.
have an amount that is ten times smaller than the
Transcribed Image Text:4. A quantity of a radioactive element decays exponentially. On the 20th day of observation the amount of the radioactive element became twice smaller compare to the initial amount. On the 10th day of the observation the amount of the element was 50mg. Find: (i) the initial amount of the radioactive element; (ii) how many days is required in order initial one. have an amount that is ten times smaller than the
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