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Which of the following terms best describes a condition inwhich a quantity decreases at a rate that is proportional to thecurrent value of the quantity?

Which of the following terms best describes a condition inwhich a quantity decreases-example-1

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Solution

- A quantity is subject to exponential decay if it decreases at a rate proportional to its current value.

- The formula for exponential decay is:


(dN)/(dt)=-\lambda N

Final Answer

The answer is EXPONENTIAL DECAY (OPTION C)

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