SOLUTION: 1. Plutonium has a half life of 24,000 years. Write an equation to represent the percentage of plutonium remaining after t years. P(t)= ___________ ____
2. The intensity of ligh
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Question 723958: 1. Plutonium has a half life of 24,000 years. Write an equation to represent the percentage of plutonium remaining after t years. P(t)= ________________
2. The intensity of light below the surface of a particular lake is reduced by 10% for every metre below the surface. Write an exponential equation that models the percent of light left at any depth, x metres below the surface. L(x) =___________________
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find k first, using half life fact.
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