Radioactive lead $_{82}Pb^{201}$ has a half-life of $8 \ hours$. Starting from $1 \ mg$ of this isotope,how much will remain after $24 \ hours$?

  • A
    $1/2 \ mg$
  • B
    $1/3 \ mg$
  • C
    $1/8 \ mg$
  • D
    $1/4 \ mg$

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