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Radio active carbon-`14`, in a wood sample decays with a half life of 5700 years. The fraction of the radio active carbon -14, that remains after a decay period of 17,100 year is

A

`1//4`

B

`3//4`

C

`1//8`

D

`7//8`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`n=(t)/(T_((1)/(2))), (N)/(N_(0))=((1)/(2))^(n)`
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