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A radioactive sample with half-life 2 days has initial activity `32mu Ci`. What will be its activity after 8 days?

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To solve the problem of determining the activity of a radioactive sample after a certain period, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify Given Values:** - Initial activity, \( A_0 = 32 \, \mu \text{Ci} \) - Half-life, \( T_{1/2} = 2 \, \text{days} \) - Time elapsed, \( t = 8 \, \text{days} \) ...
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