How do scientists know the half life of a substance when the half life is longer than the time we have known about the substance? 930 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question91.04K February 17, 2020 0 Comments How do scientists know the half life of a substance when the half life is longer than the time we have known about the substance? In: Physics 9 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted February 17, 2020 0 Comments Observation and mathematical estimates. Even for very long half lives, if the decay is observed to happen at a consistent and predictable rate over long periods, then the half life can be calculated from the measured and observed data. You are viewing 1 out of 9 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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