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Physics Atomic and Nuclear Physics Radioactivity MCQ (Single Correct)

10 grams of 57 Co kept in an open container beta-decays with a half-life of 270 days. The weight of the material inside the container after 540 days will be very nearly –

A
10 g
B
7.5 g
C
5 g
D
2.5 g

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A

The weight will not change appreciably as the process is - decay

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