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A radioactive element has a half life of one day. After three days the amount of the element left will be :

A

1.2 of the original amount

B

1.4 of the original amount

C

1.8 of the original amount

D

1/16 of the original amount

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The correct Answer is:
C

`n = (3)/(1) = 3, N = (N_(0))/(2^(3)) = (1)/(8)`
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