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Answer: ASet 2: Exponential Functions
Explanation
Uranium-235 has a half-life of 704 million years. What fraction remains after 2,112 million years?
A.
✓ Correct
B.
C.
D.
Detailed Explanation
Choice A is correct. Choice A is the correct answer. Calculate using half-lives. 1. Half-lives: half-lives. 2. Remaining: . 3. Result: of original amount remains. Strategic Tip: 3 half-lives = . Choice B is incorrect because this is after 2 half-lives. Choice C is incorrect because this is after 1 half-life. Choice D is incorrect because this would be after 4 half-lives.
Key Steps:
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The correct answer is
Why others are wrong:
B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
D: Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
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