After how many half lives a radioactive substance will decay to 6.25% of its original value:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Four half lives
Remaining amount of a substance after n half-lives -
$\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^n×100\%=6.25\%$
$\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^n=0.0625$
$⇒\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^n=\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^4$
n = 4 half life