Question

Activity of a radioactive element is 103 dps. Its half life is 1 sec. After 3 sec its activity will be (dps=decay per second)

A
1000 dps
B
250 dps
C
125 dps
D
None of these
Solution
Verified by Toppr

Was this answer helpful?
1
Similar Questions
Q1

Activity of a radioactive sample changes from 1600 to 200 dps in 12 sec. Select the correct statement about this radioactivity process.

View Solution
Q2

After 280 days, the activity of a radioactive sample is 6000 dps. The activity reduces to 3000 dps after another 140 days. The initial activity of the sample (in dps) is,

View Solution
Q3

A 280 days old radioactive substance shows an activity of 6000 dps, 140 days later its activity becomes 3000 dps. What was its initial activity?

View Solution
Q4

After 280 days, the activity of a radioactive sample is 6000dps. The activity reduces to 3000dps after another 140days. The initial activity of the sample in dps is:

View Solution
Q5

Hoe many curies are contained in the radioactive change with activity 18.5Ɨ1010 dps?

View Solution
Solve
Guides