Try another version of this question An unknown radioactive element decays into non-radioactive substances. In ` 860` days the radioactivity of a sample decreases by `57` percent. (a) What is the half-life of the element?
(days) (b) How long will it take for a sample of `100` mg to decay to `59` mg?
(days) Box 1: Enter your answer as a number (like 5, -3, 2.2172) or as a calculation (like 5/3, 2^3, 5+4) Box 2: Enter your answer as a number (like 5, -3, 2.2172) or as a calculation (like 5/3, 2^3, 5+4)
Enter DNE for Does Not Exist, oo for Infinity 706.31245853721
Enter DNE for Does Not Exist, oo for Infinity 537.65432467586