$A$ radioactive material whose half-life period is $2$ years weighs $1 \,g$ and is stored in the laboratory for $4$ years. Then the amount of remaining radioactive material is (in $\,g$)

  • A
    $0.5$
  • B
    $0.125$
  • C
    $0.25$
  • D
    $0.0625$

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