A radioactive element decomposes at a rate proportional to the amount present. The amount remaining after t years, AF, can be represented in the terms of the initial amount Ao where k is the negative constant of proportionality is

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A radioactive element decomposes at a rate proportional to the amount present. The amount remaining after t years, AF, can be represented in the
terms of the initial amount A, where k is the negative constant of proportionality is
O Ap = Agekt
O Ap = A,kt
O Af = ekt
O AF = Ao + 서2
Transcribed Image Text:A radioactive element decomposes at a rate proportional to the amount present. The amount remaining after t years, AF, can be represented in the terms of the initial amount A, where k is the negative constant of proportionality is O Ap = Agekt O Ap = A,kt O Af = ekt O AF = Ao + 서2
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