Half-life

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Half-Life is the time it takes for half of the original sample of a radioactive isotope to decay.[1] Knowing these decay rates are important for dating, such as with carbon-14.

Other Uses

Half Life is also the name of a popular video game franchise.

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Physical Science. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000