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Certain radio active substance reduces to 25% of its initial value in 16 days. Its half life is

a
32 days
b
8 days
c
64 days
d
28 days

detailed solution

Correct option is B

(2)N=N02t/t1/2  ⇒    N04=N02t/t1/2∴    2t/t1/2  =  22  ⇒  tt1/2=2⇒    t1/2 = 72  =162  days=8 days

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