Half-Life
Journal
1.If you had a piece of paper and cut it in half 4 times, what percent of the original paper would each final piece represent? (cut in half, then cut that half in half, and so on)
2. If you cut 1 piece per minute, how long would it take to do the 4 cuts in #1?
1.If you had a piece of paper and cut it in half 4 times, what percent of the original paper would each final piece represent? (cut in half, then cut that half in half, and so on)
2. If you cut 1 piece per minute, how long would it take to do the 4 cuts in #1?
Half-Life
The half-life is defined as: The time it takes for HALF of a radioactive substance to decay. Half-life can be used to do techniques such as radioactive dating to determine the age of fossils or rock layers. Half life is discussed on pages 105-108 in your book. After reading about half life, if you still need more review, watch the videos below.
Finish the worksheet handed out during the last class period. It is due next class!
The half-life is defined as: The time it takes for HALF of a radioactive substance to decay. Half-life can be used to do techniques such as radioactive dating to determine the age of fossils or rock layers. Half life is discussed on pages 105-108 in your book. After reading about half life, if you still need more review, watch the videos below.
Finish the worksheet handed out during the last class period. It is due next class!
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