Q.

A piece of substance consists of two radioactive elements A and B. Initial ratio of number of active nuclei of A and B is 4 : 1. Half life of element A is T and that of element B is 2T. After what time number of active nuclei of A will be equal to that of B?

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

2T

b

T

c

8T

d

4T

answer is C.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

Initial number of active nucleus of A = 4N0

Initial number of active nucleus of B = N0

After time t, NA=4N0(2)t/T  and NB=N0(2)t/T

When NA=NB , 4N0(2)t/T=N0(2)t/2T(2)t2T+2=(2)t/T

tT=t2T+2t=4T

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity
score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon