A sample contains $16\, gm$ of a radioactive material, the half life of which is two days. After $32\, days,$ the amount of radioactive material left in the sample is

  • A

    Less than $1\, mg$

  • B

    $\frac{1}{4}gm$

  • C

    $\frac{1}{2}gm$

  • D

    $1\, gm$

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