Solve the following problems involving exponential growth and decay. The half-life

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2022-01-30

Solve the following problems involving exponential growth and decay.
The half-life of carbon-14 1s approximately 6000 years. How much of 800 g of this substance will remain after 30,000 years?

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Emilie Booker

Emilie Booker

Beginner2022-01-31Added 14 answers

Given:
The half life of carbon-14 is approximetly 6000 years
WE have to find how much of 600g of the substance will remain after 30000 year
We know that half-life dacay formula:
A=P(12)td
p=800
t=30000 years
d=6000 years
Then
A=(800)×(12)300006000
A=800(12)5
A=800 (0.03125)
A=25g
So, 25 gram of carbon-14 wil remain after 30000 years

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