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A radioactive sample contains \(10^{-3}\,kg\) each of two nuclear species A and B with half-life 4 days and 8 days respectively. The ratio of the amounts of A and B after 16 days is
A radioactive sample contains \(10^{-3}\,kg\) each of two nuclear species A and B with half-life 4 days and 8 days respectively. The ratio of the amounts of A and B after 16 days is
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Shorter half-life → faster decay → smaller remaining quantity.
Updated On: May 8, 2026
- 1 : 2
- 4 : 1
- 1 : 4
- 2 : 1
- 1 : 1
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The Correct Option is C
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