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n alpha particles per second are emitted from N atoms of a radioactive element. Find the half-life of radioactive element?

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SOLUTION :`(DN)/(dt) = - lamdaN IMPLIES n = - lamdaN implies LAMDA=(-n)/N`
Half life `=(0.693)/(lamda) = (0.693N)/n`


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