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Starting with a sample of pure Cu66,7/8 part of sample decay’s into Zn in 21 minutes. The  corresponding  mean-life is 

a
11 min
b
10 min
c
15 min
d
18 min

detailed solution

Correct option is B

If 78 part decayed, then remaining sample is 18. Decay Law, NN0=12tt12 ⇒18=12tt12 ⇒123=12tt12 ⇒3=tt12 ⇒t12=213min=7min  Now, Mean Life= Half lifeln2=70.693=10.10  min

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