2 g of a radioactive sample having half-life of 15 days was...
2 g of a radioactive sample having half-life of 15 days was synthesised on 1st Jan 2009. The amount of the sample left behind on 1st March, 2009 (including both the days) is
Options
A0 g
B0.125 g
C1 g
D0.5 g
Correct answer
B. 0.125 g
Step-by-step solution
N=N0(21)n
Given, N0=2gt1/2=15 days
t=60 days
⇒n=1560=4∴N=2(21)4
or N=0.125g