In Graphical Analysis, plot Cubes Remaining vs. Trials . Use an Automatic Curve Fit , Exponential , to find a half life of Zorkium using the procedures outlined towards the end of Part 2. Follow-Up Questions 1. One of the motivating factors to study Mars is to discover more about the formation of the solar system and conditions in the early solar system. Make use of the ideas explored in this laboratory.
Radioactive decay represents a release of energy from the nucleus.
Do a little browsing on the WWW, especially NASA, to see how this phenomena is used to power spacecraft and other objects. If so, estimate how soon. If not, explain.