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The half-lives of radioactive sample are 30 years and 60 years for two decay processes. If the sample decays by both the processes simultaneously. The time after which, only one-fourth of the sample will remain isA. (a) 10 yearsB. (b) 20 yearsC. (c) 40 yearsD. (d) 60 years |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C `lambda=lambda_1+lambda_2` `:.` `(1n2)/(T)=(1n2)/(T_1)=(1n2)/(T_1)` (T=Half-life) or `T=(T_1T_2)/(T_1+T_2)=20y` `1/4th` sample remains after 2 half-lives or 40 y. |
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