$A$ neutron beam has a kinetic energy of $0.0837 \, eV$. Its half-life is $693 \, s$ and its mass is $1.675 \times 10^{-27} \, kg$. What fraction of the neutrons will remain undecayed after traveling a distance of $40 \, m$?

  • A
    $10^{-3}$
  • B
    $10^{-4}$
  • C
    $10^{-5}$
  • D
    $10^{-6}$

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