MCQ
After five half lives what will be the fraction of initial substance
  • A
    ${\left( {\frac{1}{2}} \right)^{10}}$
  • ${\left( {\frac{1}{2}} \right)^5}$
  • C
    ${\left( {\frac{1}{2}} \right)^4}$
  • D
    ${\left( {\frac{1}{2}} \right)^3}$

Answer

Correct option: B.
${\left( {\frac{1}{2}} \right)^5}$
b
(b)$\frac{N}{{{N_0}}} = {\left( {\frac{1}{2}} \right)^n} = {\left( {\frac{1}{2}} \right)^5}$

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