The half-life of a radioactive element is 5 days. After 20 days, the fraction undecayed is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The half-life of a radioactive element is 5 days. After 20 days, the fraction undecayed is
A. 1/4
B. 1/16
C. 1/2
D. 1/8
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
4 half-lives => (1/2)^4 = 1/16.

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