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The number of `C^(14)` atoms in a sample is 100 . The half- life period of `C^(14)` is 5730 year . The number of `C^(14) ` atoms in the sample after 5730 year.

A

must be equal to 50

B

must be equal to 100

C

may be equal to 90

D

must be equal to 90

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