MCQ
A radioactive sample at any instant has its disintegration rate 5000 disintegration per minute. After 5 minutes, the rate is 1250 disintegrations per minute. Then, the decay constant (per minute) is
  • A
    0.8 In 2
  • 0.4 In 2
  • C
    0.2 In 2
  • D
    0.1 In 2

Answer

Correct option: B.
0.4 In 2
 0.4 In 2

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