MDCAT Physics MCQ #2870

The half-life of a radioactive substance is 10 days. After 30 days, what fraction of the original sample remains?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #2870

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The half-life of a radioactive substance is 10 days. After 30 days, what fraction of the original sample remains?

    • A) 1/8
    • B) 1/4
    • C) 1/2
    • D) 3/4

    Answer: 1/8

    Explanation: After 3 half-lives, 1/2^3 = 1/8 of the sample remains, as each half-life reduces the sample by half.