Answer:
Explanation:
Applying the exponential function of decay
M=Cexp(-kt)
At t =0 the mass is 13mmg
Therefore
13=Cexp(0)
C=13
M=13exp(-kt)
After 12mins, M=8mmg
8=13exp(-K×12)
8/13=exp(-12k)
0.615=exp(-12k)
Take In of both sides
In(0.615)=-12k
-0.4855=-12k
Then, k=0.0405
Then the equations become
M=13exp(-0.0405t)
We need to find t at M=2mmg
M=13exp(-0.0405t)
2=13exp(-0.0405t)
2/13=exp(-0.0405t)
0.1538=exp(-0.0405t)
Take In of both sides
In(0.1538)=-0.0405t
-1.872=-0.0405t
Then t=-1.82/-0.0405
t=46.22mintes