The half-life of a radioactive element is 10 days. After 40 days, the fraction remaining is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The half-life of a radioactive element is 10 days. After 40 days, the fraction remaining is:
A. 1/16
B. 1/8
C. 1/2
D. 1/4
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Number of half-lives = 40/10 = 4. Remaining fraction = (1/2)⁴ = 1/16. So after 4 half-lives, 1/16 of original amount remains.

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