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Activity of a radioactive substance decreases from 8000 Bq to 1000 Bq in 9 days. What is the half-life and average life of the radioactive substance? |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A::B::C::D `1000=(1/2)^n8000` `:.` `n=3=number of half-lives` These half-lives are equivalent to 9 days. Hence, one half-life is 3 days. `t_(av)=1.44 t_(1//2)=1.44xx3=4.32days` |
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