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The half life of Uranium -233 is 160000 yr i.e. Uranium -233 decays at a constant rate in such a way that it reduces to 50% in 160000 yr. In how many years, will it reduce to 25%

A

(1) 20000 yr

B

(2) 150000 yr

C

(3) 280000 yr

D

(4) 320000 yr

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To solve the problem of how long it will take for Uranium-233 to reduce to 25%, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand Half-Life**: The half-life of a substance is the time it takes for half of the substance to decay. For Uranium-233, the half-life is given as 160,000 years. 2. **Identify the Decay Process**: - After 160,000 years, the amount of Uranium-233 will reduce to 50% of its original amount. - After another 160,000 years (which totals 320,000 years), the amount will reduce to 25% of its original amount. This is because: - After the first 160,000 years: 100% → 50% - After the second 160,000 years: 50% → 25% 3. **Calculate the Total Time**: - Since it takes 160,000 years to go from 100% to 50%, and another 160,000 years to go from 50% to 25%, we can add these two time periods together: \[ \text{Total Time} = 160,000 \text{ years} + 160,000 \text{ years} = 320,000 \text{ years} \] 4. **Conclusion**: Therefore, it will take a total of 320,000 years for Uranium-233 to reduce to 25% of its original amount. ### Final Answer: It will take **320,000 years** for Uranium-233 to reduce to 25%. ---
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