Atoms And Nuclei Question 367

Question: For a radioactive sample the counting rate changes from 6520 counts/minute to 3260 counts minute in 2 minutes. Determine the decay constant.

Options:

A) 1.78 per sec

B) 0.78 per sec

C) 2.78 per sec

D) 5.78 per sec

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • at time t=0; A0=dN0dt

    AA0=dN/dtdN0/dt=32606520

    or λ=2.303tlogA0A=2.3032×60log2 =5.78persec



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