Download the app

Questions  

The activity of a radioactive sample is measured as 9750 counts per minute at t = 0 and as 975 counts per minute at t = 5 minutes. 
The decay constant is approximately

Remember concepts with our Masterclasses.

80k Users
60 mins Expert Faculty Ask Questions
a
0.230 per minute
b
0.461 per minute
c
0.691 per minute
d
0.922 per minute

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check Your Performance Today with our Free Mock Tests used by Toppers!

detailed solution

Correct option is B

A=A0e-λt⇒975=9750e-λx5⇒e5λ=10 ⇒5λ=loge10=2.3026 log1010=2.3026 ⇒λ=0.461


Similar Questions

The half life period of a radioactive element X is same as the mean life time of another radioactive element Y. Initially both of them have the same number of atoms. Then


whats app icon
phone icon