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The half - life of` `I ^ (131)` is 8 days. Given a sample of `I^(131)` at time `t = 0` , we can assert thatA. No nucleus will decay before `t = 4` daysB. No nucleus will decay before `t = 8` daysC. All nuclei will decay before `t = 16` daysD. A given nucleus may decay at any time after `t = 0` |
Answer» Correct Answer - D (d) Number of nuclei decreases exponentially `N = N_0 e^(-lamda t)` and Rate of decay `(-(dN)/(dt)) = lamda N` Therefore, decay process lost up to `t = oo` Therefore, a given nucleus may decay at any time after `t = 0`. |
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