The time taken for a radioactive element to reduce to 50% of its original weight

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The time taken for a radioactive element to reduce to 50% of its original weight is __________ years, if its half life period is 12 years.

Options:

A . 24

B . 18

C . 6

D . 36

Answer: Option B

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