For a system with newtons law of cooling applicable the initial rate of cooling is $R^0\  C/sec$ find the time when temperature diff. $\Delta T_0 =$ initial temperature difference, is reduced to half.
  • A$\frac{{\Delta {T_0}}}{{2R}}$
  • B$\frac{{2\Delta {T_0}}}{{R}}$
  • C$\frac{{\ln (2).\Delta {T_0}}}{R}$
  • D$\frac{{\Delta {T_0}}}{{\ln (2)R}}$
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