This is a graded discussion: Modules
Mathematical Modeling Discussion
Syllabus
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99 Co
5.272 a
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0.31 MeV B 99.80%
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1.48 Mev B-
1.1732 MeV Y
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1.3325 MeV Y
The rate of decay of a radioactive substance depends upon the
amount present initially. The mass y (mg) of the radioactive substance
cobalt-60 present in a sample at time < (years) is represented by the
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exponential equation y = 50 e
Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. How does the exponential equation above compare to the equation
for simple interest that is compounded continuously? Explain the
similarities. What is the initial amount of cobalt-60 in the sample?
2. How much cobalt-60 is left after 8.4 years? Show your work
3. What would be the y-intercept of the graph? What does it
represent?
4. After how many years will the amount of cobalt-60 left be 6.25
mg? Explain what happens to the cobalt-60 after 50 years?
5. Discuss some real-world" examples and uses of cobalt-60