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A sample of eood decayed to 1/16 of its original value. What is the number of `t_(1//2)` ?

A

3

B

4

C

8

D

16

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The correct Answer is:
B
`(N_(0))/(16)=(N_(0))/(2^(n))`
`therefore n=4 ` i.e., no. of half lives =4
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