Answer:
3 years
Explanation:
Given data:
Initial amount of sample = 160 Kg
Amount left after 12 years = 10 Kg
Half life = ?
Solution:
at time zero = 160 Kg
1st half life = 160/2 = 80 kg
2nd half life = 80/2 = 40 kg
3rd half life = 40 / 2 = 20 kg
4th half life = 20 / 2 = 10 kg
Half life:
HL = elapsed time / half life
12 years / 4 = 3 years
