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The radioactivity isotope X with a half life of 109  years decays to Y which is stable. Samples of rocks were found to contain both the elements X and Y in the radio 1:7. What is the age of the rocks?

a
2×109Y
b
3×109Y
c
6×109Y
d
7×109Y

detailed solution

Correct option is B

NN0=11+7=18 NN0=(12)n=18 ∴n=3 t=nT=3×109years

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