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Spheres of Earth — Unit test

Question 20 • RMA FL-2001310-Earth/Space Science Semester 1

After two half-lives, how much of the original material has decayed?

Answer
A
25 percent
B
50 percent
C
75 percent
D
100 percent

Explanation

After one half-life, 50% of the original material remains. After the second half-life, half of that remains: 25% of the original, so 75% has decayed. The correct choice is 75 percent.

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