IB skill practice

Model exponential decay and half-life

Use exponential decay parameters to calculate half-life or remaining amount.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

Model exponential decay and half-life - diagnostic reading

An environment study quantity follows \(A(t)=A_0e^{-kt}\) with \(k=0.13\). Calculate the half-life. Enter the requested value and choose the interpretation that matches the result.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.