radioactive element decays

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Problem 28T: The half-life of radioactive actinium ( 227AC ) is 21.77 years. What percent of a present amount of...
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Solve the half-life problem.
46) A radioactive element decays according to a continuous exponential decay model. The half-life of
the element is 570 years. If 75 grams is present now, how much will be present in 355 years?
(Round your answer to three decimal places.)
Transcribed Image Text:Solve the half-life problem. 46) A radioactive element decays according to a continuous exponential decay model. The half-life of the element is 570 years. If 75 grams is present now, how much will be present in 355 years? (Round your answer to three decimal places.)
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