B. Solve the problems related to the application of First Order Differential Equations. 2. Radioactive Decay A radioactive material loses 25% of its mass in 10 minutes. What is its half-life?

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B. Solve the problems related to the application of First Order Differential Equations.
2. Radioactive Decay
A radioactive material loses 25% of its mass in 10 minutes. What is its half-life?
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