The intensity of gamma radiation emitted from a source is $I_0$. After passing through a lead sheet of thickness $36 \, mm$,its intensity becomes $I_0/8$. Find the thickness of the lead sheet in $mm$ when the intensity becomes $I_0/2$.

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

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