There are two radioactive substances A and B. Decay constant of B is two times that of A. Initially, both have equal number of nuclei. After n half lives of A, rate of disintegration of both are equal. The value of n is
A
4
B
2
C
1
D
5
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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is C)
LetλA=λ,λB=2λ
If No is the total number of atoms in A and B at t=0; then the initial rate of
disintegration of A=λNo; and initial rate of disintegration of B=2λNo