A radioisotope has a half-life of τ at a temperature of 150 K. If its temperature is increased to 300 K, what will its half-life be? A) 4τ B) 2 τ C) τ D) τ/2 E) τ/4

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A radioisotope has a half-life of τ at a temperature of 150 K. If its temperature is increased to 300 K, what will its half-life be?

  1. A) 4τ
  2. B) 2 τ
  3. C) τ
  4. D) τ/2
  5. E) τ/4
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