The weight Wt of radioactive substance remaining after t  years is given by Wt = W0 × 2−0.03t   grams. Find: a. the initial weight b. the weight after i) 10 years                                     ii) 100 years iii) 1000 years

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The weight Wt of radioactive substance remaining after t  years is given by Wt = W0 × 2−0.03t   grams. Find:

a. the initial weight

b. the weight after

i) 10 years                                    

ii) 100 years

iii) 1000 years

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