Tritium has a half-life of 12.3 years. What proportion of its original radioactivity will a sample have after 6 years?

a. 0.55
c. 0.84
b. 0.60
d. 0.71


D

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Series/Parallel Circuits: Four resistors having resistances of 20 ?, 40 ?, 60 ?, and 80 ? are connected in series across an ideal dc voltage source. If the current through this circuit is 0.50 A, what is the voltage of the voltage source?

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The intensity of the sound wave from an airplane is at 5.0 m. What is the intensity at 100 m?

A. 0.25
B. 0.53
C. 5.0
D. 0.25

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Unbalanced torques produce rotational accelerations, and balanced torques produce rotational equilibrium

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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