If the half-value layer for a particular energy gamma ray is 0.40 cm of lead. What fraction of a beam of these photons will penetrate 1.00 cm of lead?

A. 0.40
B. 0.18
C. 0.067
D. 0.60
E. 0.72


B. 0.18

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