The rate of decay of a radioactive element is generally constant and does not change in response to changes in the environment.

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littlebird · Answer

I don't think this is true. I will go check

anonymous · Answer

ok thanks

littlebird · Answer

When I google this, it seems all the results are in some kind of debate. Some sources state that radioactive decay IS in fact constant. Others say it is not certain because amount of time we've had to study radioactive decay is but a blip in the half life of many isotopes. I'd go with saying radioactive decay is constant if your book is written by evolutionists. If you are learning from a religious school, the answer could vary.

littlebird · Answer

In math, we usually assume radioactive decay is constant in order to use the equations that have been provided to us.

littlebird · Answer

I would ask your teacher

anonymous · Answer

it science not math

littlebird · Answer

Science uses the same equations as math