An unknown radioactive sample is observed to decrease in activity by a factor of two in a one hour period. What is its half-life?

Answers

Answer 1

Answer:

The half-life is [tex] t_{1/2} = 1.005 h[/tex]

Explanation:

Using the decay equation we have:

[tex]A=A_{0}e^{-\lambda t}[/tex]

Where:

λ is the decay constantA(0) the initial activityA is the activity at time t

We know the activity decrease by a factor of two in a one hour period (t = 1 h), it means that [tex]A = \frac{A_{0}}{2}[/tex]

[tex]\frac{A_{0}}{2}=A_{0}e^{-\lambda*1 h}[/tex]

[tex]0.5=e^{-\lambda*1 h}[/tex]

Taking the natural logarithm on each side we have:

[tex]ln(0.5)=-\lambda[/tex]

[tex]\lambda=0.69 h^{-1}[/tex]

Now, the relationship between the decay constant λ and the half-life t(1/2) is:

[tex]\lambda = \frac{ln(2)}{t_{1/2}}[/tex]

[tex] t_{1/2} = \frac{ln(2)}{\lambda}[/tex]

[tex] t_{1/2} = \frac{ln(2)}{0.69}[/tex]

[tex] t_{1/2} = 1.005 h[/tex]

I hope it helps you!


Related Questions

How much power is required to carry a 30 N package a vertical distance of 8 m if the work on the package is accomplished in 15 s?

58 W

630 W

21 W

16 W​

Answers

Answer:

poop bear cookie

Explanation:

. A horizontal steel spring has a spring constant of 40.0 N/m. What force must be applied to the spring in order to compress it by 10.0 cm?

Answers

Ans    4 more to be exact

Explanation:

The force applied to the spring will be "400 N".

Given values are:

Spring constant,

k = 40 N/m

and,

x = 10 m

The force will be:

→ [tex]F = kx[/tex]

By substituting the values, we get

      [tex]= 40\times 10[/tex]

      [tex]= 400 \ N[/tex]

Thus the above answer is right.

Learn more about spring constant here:

https://brainly.com/question/15277652

If the magnitude of the electric field of an electromagnetic wave is 3x10^3 V/m, what is the the magntude of the magnetic field?
a. 1.1 x 10^-12 T
b. 9 x 10^11 T
c. 10^5 T
d. 10^-5 T
e. 3 x 10^3 T

Answers

Answer:

The value of the  magnetic field is [tex]B = 1.0*10^{-5} \ T[/tex]

The correct option is d

Explanation:

From the question we are told that  

    The magnitude of the electric field is  [tex]E = 3*10^{3} \ V/m[/tex]

     Generally the magnitude of  the magnetic field is mathematically represented as

        [tex]B = \frac{E}{c}[/tex]

Here  c is the speed of  light [tex]c = 3.0*10^{8} \ m/s[/tex]

=>     [tex]B = \frac{E}{c}[/tex]

=>      [tex]B = \frac{3.0*10^{3}}{ 3.0*10^{8}}[/tex]

=>      [tex]B = 1.0*10^{-5} \ T[/tex]

The Slingshot is a ride for two people. It consists of a single passenger cage, two towers, and two elastic bands. Potential energy is stored in the elastic bands and the passenger cage is released. On the way up, this potential energy in the elastic bands is converted into the kinetic energy of the cage. At the maximum height of the ride, the energy has been converted into gravitational potential energy of the cage. The slingshot has two towers of height h = 76 m. The towers are a distance d = 31 m apart. Each elastic band has an unstretched length of L0 = 41 m and a spring constant of k = 310 N/m. The total mass of the passengers and cage is m = 410 kg. The car is pulled down to the ground in the middle of the two towers.

Calculate the maximum height, in meters, of the ride.

Answers

my bad I was in a herie last time can you please answer my question , I am going to give you the 5 points back for this question and extra 30 points ,

Explanation:

first its going to say 10 points for my question but after that I well make answer a small question and give you 30points. like whats your favorite color . stay tuned .

Answer:

The maximum height reached by the ride after it was pulled to the ground is 51.6 m.

The given parameters;

Distance between the two towers, d = 31 mHeight of the tower, h = 76 mUnstretched length of the band, L₀ = 41 mElastic constant of the band, k = 310 N/m

The distance half-way between the bands;

[tex]\frac{d}{2} = \frac{31}{2} = 15.5 \ m[/tex]

The maximum length of the band when stretched is calculated as;

[tex]c^2 = 15.5^2 + 76^2\\\\c^2 = 6016.25\\\\c = \sqrt{6016.25} \\\\c = 77.57 \ m[/tex]

The extension of the elastic band;

x = 77.57 m - 41 m

x = 36.37 m

The elastic potential energy stored in the band;

[tex]E = \frac{1}{2} kx^2\\\\E = \frac{1}{2} \times 310 \times (36.57)^2\\\\E = 207,291.56 \ J[/tex]

The elastic potential energy of the elastic band will be converted into kinetic energy of the ride and the speed of the ride is calculated as;

[tex]E = \frac{1}{2} mv^2\\\\207,291.56 = \frac{1}{2} \times 410 \times v^2\\\\v^2 = \frac{207,291.56}{(0.5\times 410)} \\\\v^2 = 1011.178\\\\v = \sqrt{1011.178} \\\\v = 31.8 \ m/s[/tex]

The maximum height reached by the ride is calculated as;

[tex]P.E = K.E\\\\mgh = \frac{1}{2} mv^2\\\\h = \frac{v^2}{2g} \\\\h = \frac{(31.8)^2}{(2\times 9.8)} \\\\h = 51.6 \ m[/tex]

Thus, the maximum height reached by the ride is 51.6 m.

Learn more here: https://brainly.com/question/156316

A person standing a certain distance from four identical loudspeakers is hearing a sound level intensity of 125 dB. What sound level intensity would this person hear if all but one are turned off?

Answers

Answer:

[tex]\mathbf{\beta = 123.75 \ dB}[/tex]

Explanation:

From the question, using the expression:

[tex]125 \ dB = 10 \ log (\dfrac{I}{I_o})[/tex]

where;

[tex]I_o = 10^{-12} \ W/m^2[/tex]

[tex]I = 10^{12.5} \times 10^{-12} \ W/m^2[/tex]

[tex]I = 3.162 \ W/m^2[/tex]

This is a combined intensity of 4 speakers.

Thus, the intensity of 3 speakers = [tex]\dfrac{3.162\times 3}{4}[/tex]

= 2.372 W/m²

Thus;

[tex]\beta = 10 \ log ( \dfrac{2.372}{10^{-12}} ) \ W/m^2[/tex]

[tex]\mathbf{\beta = 123.75 \ dB}[/tex]

Where do magnetic fields occur?

Answers

Answer:

The Magnetosphere and Magnets

Explanation:

[tex]--------------------------------------------[/tex]

According to the National Geographic, "Earth’s magnetic field dominates a region called the magnetosphere, which wraps around the planet and its atmosphere. Solar wind, charged particles from the sun, presses the magnetosphere against the Earth on the side facing the sun and stretches it into a teardrop shape on the shadow side. The magnetosphere protects the Earth from most of the particles, but some leak through it and become trapped. When particles from the solar wind hit atoms of gas in the upper atmosphere around the geomagnetic poles, they produce light displays called auroras. These auroras appear over places like Alaska, Canada and Scandinavia, where they are sometimes called “Northern Lights.” The “Southern Lights” can be seen in Antarctica and New Zealand. The magnetic field is the area around a magnet that has magnetic force. All magnets have north and south poles."

[tex]--------------------------------------------[/tex]

Hope this helps! <3

[tex]--------------------------------------------[/tex]

What is the original source of the energy stored in fossil fuels?
plants
the Sun
air
O water


The sun

Answers

Answer:

Plants the chloroplasts

When water freezes, its volume increases by 9.05% (that is, equation). What force per unit area is water capable of exerting on a container when it freezes?

Answers

Answer:

1.991 × 10^(8) N/m²

Explanation:

We are told that its volume increases by 9.05%.

Thus; (ΔV/V_o) = 9.05% = 0.0905

To find the force per unit area which is also pressure, we will use bulk modulus formula;

B = Δp(V_o/ΔV)

Making Δp the subject gives;

Δp = B(ΔV/V_o)

Now, B is bulk modulus of water with a value of 2.2 × 10^(9) N/m²

Thus;

Δp = 2.2 × 10^(9)[0.0905]

Δp = 1.991 × 10^(8) N/m²

When you heat water on a stove, how does its energy change?
A. Its electromagnetic energy decreases.
B. Its thermal energy decreases. c. Its thermal energy increases.
D. Its electromagnetic energy increases.

Answers

Answer:

C. its thermal energy increases

Answer:

Explanation:

C

What is the wavelength of a wave whose velocity is 12m/s and has a frequency of .75 Hz?

Answers

Answer:

16 meters

Explanation:

Use the formula that relates frequency velocity and wavelength:

velocity = wave-length x frequency

in our case:

12 m/s = wave-length * 0.75 Hz

wave-length= 12/0.75  m = 16 meters

Which scenario is an example of the transfer of thermal energy by radiation?

A. Water boils in a pan.

B. Hot air circulates in an oven.

C. An ice cube melts in a person's hand.

D. A frozen lake melts under the Sun.

Correct answer is D

Answers

Answer:

its D: A frozen lake melts under the sun.

Explanation:

Radiation is the transfer of heat energy through space by electromagnetic radiation. Most of the electromagnetic radiation that comes to the earth from the sun is invisible. Only a small portion comes as visible light. Light is made of waves of different frequencies.

d i hope this helps the person above me told you the right answer!!

one newton equals 0.225

Answers

is this a true or false question? if so false

What would its weight be on Jupiter?
24.9N

Answers

The weight would be 62.92.

Answer:

1.898 × 10^27 kg

Explanation:

thats how much it ways

What is the distance between a 900 kg compact car and a 1600 kg pickup truck if the gravitational force between them is about 0.0001 N?

Answers

Answer:

The distance is 0.96m

Explanation:

Given

m1= 900kg

m2= 1600kg

Force F= 0.0001nN

G=6.67430*10^-11 Nm^2/kg^2

Required

The distance r

Step two:

the formula for the force is given as

F = Gm1m2/r2

make r subject of the formula

[tex]r= \sqrt{\frac{Gm1m2}{F} }[/tex]

[tex]r= \sqrt{\frac{6.67430*10^-11*900*1600}{0.0001} }\\\\r= 0.00009610992/0.0001`}\\\\r= 0.96m[/tex]

Answer:

The distance is 0.96m

Explanation:

Given

m1= 900kg

m2= 1600kg

Force F= 0.0001nN

G=6.67430*10^-11 Nm^2/kg^2

Required:

The distance r

Step two:

the formula for the force is given as

F = Gm1m2/r2

make r subject of the formula

[tex]r= \sqrt{\frac{Gm1m2}{F} }[/tex]

[tex]r= \sqrt{\frac{6.67430*10^-11*900*1600}{0.0001} }\\\\r= 0.00009610992/0.0001`}\\\\r= 0.96m[/tex]

Answer:

The distance between the compact car and pickup truck is 0.96048 m

Explanation:

The gravitational force is directly proportional to the product of the masses of the interacting object, it is also inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.  This is shown in equation 1;

[tex]F =G \frac{m_{1} X m_{2} }{d^{2} }[/tex]............ 1

Where F is the gravitational force = 0.0001 N

G is the gravitational constant = 6.673 x [tex]10^{-11} Nm^{2} kg^{-2}[/tex]

[tex]m_{1}[/tex]  is the mass of the compact car = 900kg

[tex]m_{2}[/tex] is the mass of the pickup truck = 1600kg

d is the distance and its unknown ?

Let us make d the subject formula in equation 1

[tex]d = \sqrt{G\frac{m_{1} m_{2} }{F } }[/tex] .... 2

Substituting into equation 2 we have

[tex]d = \sqrt{\frac{6.673x10^{-11} x 900 x 1600}{0.0001N} }[/tex]

d = 0.96048m

Therefore the distance between the compact car and pickup truck is 0.96048 m

Ask For
6.
A horizontal 100 N force is applied to a 50 kg classmate resting on a level tile
floor. The coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.15.
a. Draw a force diagram to represent this situation.
b. What is the acceleration of the classmate?
c. Suppose the classmate was resting on a carpet where the coefficient of static
friction is 0.25. Is the horizontal 100 N force sufficient to cause the classmate to
accelerate? Draw a force diagram, and then explain why or why not.

Answers

I think c I’m not sure tho

The 20 oz orange soda you drank at lunch contained 1 oz. Of real orange juice. What percent of the orange soda is real orange juice?

Answers

Answer: 5%

You divide 1 by 20

You will get 0.05

Move the decimal 2 digits to the right

=5

According to the law of conservation of momentum, in an isolated system:

A. The initial and final velocities remain the same.
B. The total initial momentum is equal to the total final momentum.
C. One of the colliding objects must be at rest.
D. The final momentum is always less than the initial momentum.

Answers

Answer:

Explanation:B

Answer:
B. The total initial momentum is equal to the total final momentum.

A 100kg couch is being pushed with 196N of force. As it slides along the ground it experiences a coefficient of friction of 0.1. What is the net force in this situation?

A 300N
B 202N
C 398N
D 98N

Answers

Answer:98

Explanation:hope this helps!

8x = -6. What does x equal?

Answers

Answer:

x=-3/4

Explanation:

What is the frequency of this wave?

can someone pls explain and answer ​

Answers

Answer:

f = 1 Hz

Explanation:

From the attached figure, we find that the time period of the wave is 1 second.

It is a longitudinal wave. It travel in the form of compression and rarefaction. The relation between time period T and frequency f is given by :

[tex]f=\dfrac{1}{T}\\\\\text{As T = 1 s}\\\\f=1\ s^{-1}\\\\=1\ Hz[/tex]

Hence, the frequency of this wave is 1 Hz.

Please help


1. Who was Ptolemy and Copernicus?
2. Describe their ideas about the planets and the sun

Answers

Answer:

1 +2=3 so thats it

Explanation:

Because i need points

If you lie on the ground at night with no cover, you get cold rather quickly. Much of this is due to energy loss by radiation. At night in a dry climate, the temperature of the sky can drop to −40∘C. If you are lying on the ground with thin clothing that provides little insulation, the surface temperature of your skin and clothes will be about 30∘C. Estimate the net rate at which you body loses energy by radiation to the night sky under these conditions. Hint: What area should we use?

Answers

Answer:

301.48 J/s

Explanation:

We are given;

Temperature of the sky dropping to −40∘C: T_o = -40°C = -40 + 273 = 233 K

Temperature of your skin and clothes: T = 30°C = 30 + 273 = 303 K

Body surface area of human body is around 2 m². But here only half of the body is facing the sky, Thus Area is: A = 2/2 = 1 m²

To solve this, we will use the equation for thermal heat transfer known as the Stefan bolt Mann equation.

ΔQ/Δt = εσA(T⁴ - (T_o)⁴)

Where;

ΔQ/Δt is the rate at which you body loses energy by radiation

ε is the emissivity of the human body with a value of 0.97

σ is Stefan boltzmann constant with a value of 5.67 X 10^(-8) W/m².K⁴

Thus;

ΔQ/Δt = 0.97 × 5.67 X 10^(-8) × 1(303⁴ - 233⁴)

ΔQ/Δt = 301.48 J/s

what is the initial position of the object?
a. 2m b. 4m c. 6m d. 8m e. 10 m
what is the velocity of the object?
a. -10 m/s b. -5 m/s c. 0 m/s d. 5 m/s e. 10 m/s
which of the following is true?
a. the object increase its velocity.
b. the object decrease its velocity.
c. the objects velocity stays unchanged.
d. the object stays at rest.
e. more information is required.​

Answers

Answer:

e:10 m   b: -5 m/s b.The object decreases its velocity.

Explanation:

A 2kg block has 70J of KE. It then travels 1.5 meters up a hill. As it travels up the hill friction does -12J of work on the block. What is the new speed of the block?

Please include an explanation.

Answers

Answer:

v = 5.34[m/s]

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we must use the theorem of work and energy conservation. This theorem tells us that the sum of the mechanical energy in the initial state plus the work on or performed by a body must be equal to the mechanical energy in the final state.

Mechanical energy is defined as the sum of energies, kinetic, potential, and elastic.

E₁ = mechanical energy at initial state [J]

[tex]E_{1}=E_{pot}+E_{kin}+E_{elas}\\[/tex]

In the initial state, we only have kinetic energy, potential energy is not had since the reference point is taken below 1.5[m], and the reference point is taken as potential energy equal to zero.

In the final state, you have kinetic energy and potential since the car has climbed 1.5[m] of the hill. Elastic energy is not available since there are no springs.

E₂ = mechanical energy at final state [J]

[tex]E_{2}=E_{kin}+E_{pot}[/tex]

Now we can use the first statement to get the first equation:

[tex]E_{1}+W_{1-2}=E_{2}[/tex]

where:

W₁₋₂ = work from the state 1 to 2.

[tex]E_{k}=\frac{1}{2} *m*v^{2} \\[/tex]

[tex]E_{pot}=m*g*h[/tex]

where:

h = elevation = 1.5 [m]

g = gravity acceleration = 9.81 [m/s²]

[tex]70 - 12 = \frac{1}{2}*2*v^{2}+2*9.81*1.5[/tex]

[tex]58 = v^{2} +29.43\\v^{2} =28.57\\v=\sqrt{28.57}\\v=5.34[m/s][/tex]

A disk with a rotational inertia of 2.0 kg m2 and a radius of 1.6 m is free to rotate about a frictionless axis perpendicular to the disk's face and passing through its center. A force of 5.0 N is applied tangentially to the rim of the disk. What is the angular acceleration of the disk as a result of this applied force?
a) 4.0 rad/s2
b) 1.0 rad/s2
c) 2.0 rad/s2
d) 0.40 rad/s2
e) 0.80 rad/s2

Answers

Answer:

a) 4.0 rad/s2

Explanation:

For rigid bodies, Newton's 2nd law becomes :

       τ = I  * α (1)

        where τ is the net external torque applied, I is the rotational inertia

       of  the body with respect to the axis of rotation, and α is the angular

       acceleration caused by the torque.

At the same time, we can apply the definition of torque to the left side of (1), as follows:

       [tex]\tau = F*r*sin \theta (2)[/tex]

       where τ = external net torque applied by Fnet, r is the distance    

       between the axis of rotation and the line of Fnet, and θ is the

      angle between both vectors.

      In this particular case, as Fnet  is applied tangentially to the disk, Fnet

     and r are perpendicular each other.

Since left sides of (1) and (2) are equal each other, right sides are equal too, so we can solve for the angular acceleration as follows:

       [tex]\alpha = \frac{F*r}{I} = \frac{5.0N*1.6m}{2.0 kg*m2} = 4.0 rad/s2 (3)[/tex]        

What causes Ep to be converted to Ek? (giving brainliest to right anwser)

Answers

Answer:

Energy is a quantity that can be verticality from one to another,

sum of all the energy of the system remains constant if there is no friction force.

Explanation:

The potential energy of a system is a configuration energy, that is, for a given position the energy has a value with respect to a reference point.

Kinetic energy is an energy related to the movement of bodies, that is, a body must have a speed to have kinetic energy.

Energy is a quantity that can be verticality from one to another, the gravitational potential that a body has at a given height when the body is released accelerates by action of gravity, in this case the potential energy decreases and the scientific energy increases, It is appropriate to clarify that the sum of all the energy of the system remains constant if there is no friction force.

Two objects of equal mass are a distance of 5.0 m apart and attract each other with a gravitational force of 3.0 x 10^-7 N find their mass.
A) 150 kg
B) 9.8 kg
C) 11.000 kg
D) 340 kg​

Answers

Answer

I Think Its 150

Among the elements potassium, lithium, and iron, the metallic bonds are likely to be strongest in

Answers

彼が好きな男のような話は妻と関係があったのでそう

Explanation:これが難しい場合はコメントで教えてくださいが何でも

lol okay

from: a random person :)

Answer: Iron

Explanation: Gradpoint

Find the state of Georgia in the southeastern U.S. What can you say about the weather in this state?

Answers

The weather in Georgia isn’t like Florida, it follows along with spring, summer, autumn, winter.
I went there in March, expecting it to be warm, but it was actually fairly cold.
So it has a temperate climate.

E=6.63E-34J-s*4.6E14 hz

Answers

Que tipo de pregunta es esa menos ósea estas menos
Other Questions
I will will give brainliest to whoever answers correct (Please I need this ASAP ) Find the diagonal of the box using the Pythagorean Theorem.PLS HELP ASAP 50 POINTS PLEASE HELP ASAP PLEASEEE!!!! I NEED HELP ASAP(Image Linked) A group of scientists are studying the microhabitat on the inside of a hollow log. Twice a year, they take samples of the wood and make observations about organisms living in the log. They observe that the types of bacteria and fungi living in the log change over time. The properties of the wood inside of the log also change.Which of the following statements best describes why the types of organisms in the log change over time? A. Some organisms are adapted to live in a wide range of conditions. B. Organisms in the log do not compete for available resources. C. Organisms in the log stabilize the conditions in their environment. D. Different organisms are adapted for different conditions. giving brainliestWho were the Anasazi?A) A group of people living near the Pacific CoastB) An ancient cliff-dwelling tribe from the Southwestern United StatesC) A group of people known for building large structures from earth What is the error in this representation of the steps involved in gene therapy? What is the minimum angular velocity (in rpm) for swinging a bucket of water in a vertical circle without spilling any? The distance from the handle to the bottom of the bucket is 35 cm. 100 points! What can be said about equal opportunities in business for European women?A.There are no opportunities in senior management for women, and there are few opportunities in other areas of business.B.In Europe, the opportunities for women in business have changed little in the last 50 years.C.Women in Europe actually have more business opportunities than men do, especially in senior management positions.D.The situation is improving, but women are still underrepresented in senior management positions. Identify which triangle property of congruence proves the two triangles to be congruent, Pathos appeals to emotions in order to sway an audience, while logos is the use of data, evidence, and logic. Did this speaker rely more on pathos or logos in his/her presentation? Explain which was used more and how effective it was. * Ted talk video: Jia Jiang what I learned from 100 days of rejection If Susan can type 84 words in 4 minutes, is she faster or slower than 28 words per minute? !!PLEASE ANSWER!! what is 0.348 repeating with 48 only repeating as a decimal How many cells could form from one frog egg cell and three hours According to Washington, what is the condition of the army True or False: The Magna Carta influenced English law, which would be an influence in later US law. Company Earnings per Share Market Value per ShareHilton $ 12.00 $ 176.40 SPG 10.00 96.00 Hyatt 7.50 93.75 Accor 50.00 250.00 Compute the price-earnings ratio for each of these four separate companies.Price-Earnings Ratio Company Choose Numerator: Divided by Choose Denominator: Price-Earnings Ratio Price-earnings ratio Hilton SPG Hyatt Accor One of the 200 business majors at a college is to be chosen for the student senate. If 77 of these students are enrolled in a course in accounting, 64 are enrolled in a course in business law, and 92 are not enrolled in either course, how many of the outcomes correspond to the choice of a business major that is enrolled in both? Which of the following is not true with regards to Isabella and Ferdinand 6th grade reading I mark as brainliest solve for x please Can anybody tell me if this is correct? "Necesito una camisa y una falda para mi uniforme. Yo empiezo la clase a las ocho de la maana, y yo tengo cinco clase."Here's what I was supposed to do: Use the correct yo form of the verb necesitar to say at least two clothing items you need for school. (e.g., I need a blouse and a skirt.)Use the correct form of the verb empezar to say at what time your first class starts. (e.g., My first class starts at 7:30 in the morning.)Use the correct yo form of the verb tener to say how many classes you have. (e.g., I have seven classes.)