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what will be the probability of a nucleus decaying in its second half-life? with explanation.

what will be the probability of a nucleus decaying in its second half-life? with explanation.

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SJ
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3 years ago
Dear studenrt
After every half-life of time there is a 50% probability that any given nucleus will decay. So after one half life or mean life there is a 50% probability that a particular nucleus will have decay. Then there is another 50% decay in the next mean life.

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