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The half life of `I""^(131)` is 8 day. Given a sample of `I""^(131)` at t=0, we can assert that a)No nucleus will decay at t=4day b)No nucleus will decay before t=8day c)All nucleus will decay before t=16day d)A given nucleus may decay before

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No nucleus will decay before t=4 days

B

No nucleus will decay before t=8 days

C

All nuclei will decay before t=16 days

D

A given nucleus may decay at t=0

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