Question

A radioactive element emits 200 particles per second. After three hours 25 particles per second are emitted. The half life period of element will be

(a) 50 minutes

(b) 60 minutes

(c) 70 minutes

(d) 80 minutes

Answer

(b) 60 minutes

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