If one starts with $1 \, \text{curie}$ of a radioactive substance $(T_{1/2} = 12 \, \text{hrs})$, the activity left after a period of $1 \, \text{week}$ will be about:

  • A
    $1 \, \text{curie}$
  • B
    $120 \, \mu\text{Ci}$
  • C
    $60 \, \mu\text{Ci}$
  • D
    $8 \, \text{mCi}$

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