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Radioactive Decay Calculation Example

The document presents a problem involving the decay of a radioactive substance, starting with 100 milligrams. After 6 hours, the mass decreases by 3%, and it is stated that the decay rate is proportional to the amount present. The objective is to calculate the remaining amount of the substance after 24 hours.

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Radioactive Decay Calculation Example

The document presents a problem involving the decay of a radioactive substance, starting with 100 milligrams. After 6 hours, the mass decreases by 3%, and it is stated that the decay rate is proportional to the amount present. The objective is to calculate the remaining amount of the substance after 24 hours.

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“Initially, 100 milligrams of a radioactive substance was

present. After 6 hours the mass had decreased by 3%. If the


rate of decay is proportional to the amount of the substance
present at time t, find the amount remaining after 24 hours.”

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