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If the radioactive decay constant of radium is 1.07×104  per year, then its half life period is approx. equal to

a
8,900 years
b
7,000 years
c
6,476 years
d
2,520 years

detailed solution

Correct option is C

T=0.693λ=0.6931.07×10−4 =0.6476×104 years = 6476 years

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