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The radioactive element plutonium 238 (Pu-238) has a half-life of 88 years. This means that the element loses half of its mass every 88 years. A sample of Pu-238 has a mass of N grams today. How do you determine the amount of the sample remaining after 352 years (4 half-lives)? a. Raise N to the power (1/2)^4.
b. Multiply N by (0.5)^4.
c. Multiply N by 88/352 four times.
d. Raise N to the power of 88/352

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