At time $t = 0$,the mass of a radioactive element sample is $10 \, g$. After a time interval equal to two mean lives,what mass of the sample will approximately remain in $g$?

  • A
    $1.35$
  • B
    $2.50$
  • C
    $3.70$
  • D
    $6.30$

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