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    The Beta Decay of Cesium- 137 Has a Half- Life
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The Beta Decay of Cesium- 137 Has a Half- Life

Question 73

Question 73

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The beta decay of cesium- 137 has a half- life of 30 years. How many years must pass to reduce a 25 mg sample of cesium 137 to 8.7 mg?


A) 52
B) 50
C) 32
D) 3.2
E) 46

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