Engineering Entrance ExamsRadioactivity of a sample (z=22) decreases 90% after 10 years. What will be the half life of the sample? (A) 5 years (B) 2 years (C) 3 years (D) 10 years aniket anand 12 Years agoGrade
Arun6 Years agot=10 yr, t21=?λ=t2.303logNtN0Since, radioactivity decreases 90% in 10 yr.⇒N0=100and Nt=10Thus, λ=102.303log10100or λ=102.303since, t31=λ0.693⇒t21=2.3030.693×10⇒=3 yr Hence option C is correct
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