Multiple Choice
The half-life of a sample has been defined as the time it takes for half of a sample to decay.The fifth-life can be defined as the time it takes for one-fifth of a sample to decay.Given these definitions,calculate the fifth-life of a sample that has a half-life of 26 years.
A) 8.4 years
B) 60 years
C) 17 years
D) 29 years
E) 42 years
Correct Answer:
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