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A sample of radioactive element has a mass of 10 gm at an instant t = 0.The approximate mass of this element in the sample after two mean lives is

a
2.50 gm
b
3.70 gm
c
6.30 gm
d
1.35 gm

detailed solution

Correct option is D

M=M0e-λt; given t=21λ ⇒M=10e-λ2λ=101e2⇒M=1.35 gm

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