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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A radioactive substance has a half life of 20 days. What's its rate of decay at 100 days.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The formula for the decay must be A(t)=A(1/2)^5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So i figured taking the derivative of this should give me the answer. I got 1/32. But that's not a decay rate is it?

OpenStudy (cggurumanjunath):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Half-life

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Seriously?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I need help verifying if my derivative is correct.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I can find Wikipedia articles myself.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Part b) ii) is where I'm struggling

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Help with the problem would be appreciated.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Part b) ii) is where I'm struggling

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