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A radioactive source produces a count rate on a detector of . After , the count rate has fallen to . Both count rates have been corrected for background radiation. What is the half-life of the source?
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. After 
, the count rate has fallen to 
. Both count rates have been corrected for background radiation. What is the half-life of the source?
. (Option C)
