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Three fourth of the active decays in a radioactive sample in 3/4 sec. The half-life of the sample is

a
12sec
b
1 sec
c
38sec
d
34sec

detailed solution

Correct option is C

34th  active decay takes place in time t=2(T1/2) ⇒34=2(T1/2)⇒(T1/2)=38sec

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