Nuclear Physics and RadioactivityHard
Question
The probability that a certain radioactive atom would get disintegrated in a time equal to the mean life of the radioactive sample is-
Options
A.0.37
B.0.63
C.0.50
D.0.67
Solution
Required probability P(t) = 
= 1 - e-1 = 0.63
= 1 - e-1 = 0.63Create a free account to view solution
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