Atoms And Nuclei Question 395
Question: The half-life of a radioactive element A is the same as the mean-life of another radioactive element B. Initially both substances have the same number of atoms, then:
Options:
A) A and B decay at the same rate always.
B) A and B decay at the same rate initially
C) A will decay at a faster rate than B.
D) B will decay at a faster rate than A.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
or Also rate of decay Initially number of atoms (N) of both are equal but since therefore B will decay at a faster rate than A