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A point of `gamma`-radiation has a half life of 30 minutes. The initial count rate, recorded by Geiger counter placed 2 m form the source is `360s^(-1)`. The distance between the counter and the source is altered. After 1.5 hours, the count rate recorded is `5s^(-5)`. what is the new distance between the counter and the source?

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