Half-Life The radioactive decay of Sm-151 (an isotope of samarium) can be modeled by the differential equation dy/dt = - 0.0077y, where t is measured in years. Find the half-life of Sm-151 None 50 years. 151 years. 90 years.

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Half-Life The radioactive decay of Sm-151 (an isotope of samarium) can be modeled by the differential
equation dy/dt
= - 0.0077y, where t is measured in years.
Find the half-life of Sm-151
None
50 years.
151 years.
90 years.
Transcribed Image Text:Half-Life The radioactive decay of Sm-151 (an isotope of samarium) can be modeled by the differential equation dy/dt = - 0.0077y, where t is measured in years. Find the half-life of Sm-151 None 50 years. 151 years. 90 years.
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