Suppose the amount of a certain radioactive substance in a sample decays from 3.60 mg to 800. pg over a period of 3.20 years. Calculate the half ife of the substance. Round your answer to 2 significant digits.
Suppose the amount of a certain radioactive substance in a sample decays from 3.60 mg to 800. pg over a period of 3.20 years. Calculate the half ife of the substance. Round your answer to 2 significant digits.
Chapter6: Exponential And Logarithmic Functions
Section6.7: Exponential And Logarithmic Models
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Transcribed Image Text:Suppose the amount of a certain radioactive substance in a sample decays from 3.60 mg to 800. ug over a period of 3.20 years. Calculate the half ife of the
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Round your answer to 2 significant digits.
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