MDCAT Physics MCQ #2832

The half-life of a radioactive substance is 10 years. What fraction of the substance remains after 30 years?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #2832

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The half-life of a radioactive substance is 10 years. What fraction of the substance remains after 30 years?

    • A) 1/8
    • B) 1/4
    • C) 1/2
    • D) 1/16

    Answer: 1/8

    Explanation: After 3 half-lives, the fraction remaining is (1/2)^3 = 1/8. Option 'C' is wrong as it's after 1 half-life.