The half-life of $_{92}U^{238}$ is $4.5 \times 10^9$ years. After how many years,the amount of $_{92}U^{238}$ will be reduced to half of its present amount?

  • A
    $9.0 \times 10^9$ years
  • B
    $13.5 \times 10^9$ years
  • C
    $4.5 \times 10^9$ years
  • D
    $4.5 \times 10^{4.5}$ years

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