The intensity of gamma radiation from a given source is $I$. On passing through $36 \, mm$ of lead,it is reduced to $\frac{I}{8}$. The thickness of lead which will reduce the intensity to $\frac{I}{2}$ will be......$mm$

  • A
    $18$
  • B
    $12$
  • C
    $6$
  • D
    $9$

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