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The amount of a radioactive element left after a certain

Last updated: 7/24/2022

The amount of a radioactive element left after a certain

The amount of a radioactive element left after a certain number of hours can be determined by the function A(t) = A (1-p) where Ao is the initial amount of the element, t is the time in hours, and 0<p<1. What is the meaning of 1-p in terms of the context ? Enetr your answer in the space provided. After 2 hours, 36% of a certain element remains. If a sample has an initial amount of 100 grams, how many hours will it take until only 1 gram remains? Provide an answer supported by valid mathematical reasoning and /or calculations