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A count rate meter shows a count of 240 per minute from a given radioactive source. One hour later the meter shows a count rate of 30 per minute. The half-life of the source is

a
120 min
b
80 min
c
30 min
d
20 min

detailed solution

Correct option is D

A=A012n⇒30=24012n⇒123=12n ⇒n=3 ∴tT1/2=3⇒T1/2=t3=13hr=20 min.

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