SOLUTION: A radio-active element decays exponentially and the expression is given by : x(t)=(1/4)^(t/1024) where x(t) is the amount of radio-active element decayed as a function of time

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Question 895794: A radio-active element decays exponentially and the expression is given by :
x(t)=(1/4)^(t/1024)
where x(t) is the amount of radio-active element decayed as a function of time
(time is in years).
If the amount left is 0.00135, how long did it take to decay?
I got the answer as 1. Am I correct?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
0.999998 years
= 1 year minus 57.6 seconds
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You're correct.