Half-life of a radioactive substance is 5 years. After 10 years, how much of the original amount remains? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Half-life of a radioactive substance is 5 years. After 10 years, how much of the original amount remains?
A. 1/8
B. 1/4
C. 1/16
D. 1/2
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Number of half-lives = total time / half-life = 10/5 = 2. Fraction remaining = (1/2)ⁿ = (1/2)² = 1/4. Thus 25% remains. After 3 half-lives (15 years) it would be 1/8.

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