If $12 \ g$ of a sample is taken,and $6 \ g$ of the sample decays in $1 \ hr$,the amount of the sample showing decay in the next hour is ........ $g$.

  • A
    $3$
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $6$

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