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Problem 74
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Section: General Problems
Chapter 31: Nuclear Energy; Effects and Uses of Radiation
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Given information
Given that a large amount of 
was released during a nuclear reactor accident. We are asked to determine how long will it take for 85% of the released during the accident to decay.
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
The given strontium isotope has a half-life of 28.90 years. When 85% of the given material is released only 15% will be remaining.
We can use the radioactive decay law 
to determine 't'.
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Physics: Principles with Applications
7th Edition, 2013
Giancoli
ISBN: 9780321625922
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