$A$ radioactive element has a rate of disintegration of $8000$ disintegrations per minute at a particular instant. After $4$ minutes,it becomes $2000$ disintegrations per minute. The decay constant per minute is: (in $log _e 2$)

  • A
    $0.8$
  • B
    $0.6$
  • C
    $0.5$
  • D
    $0.2$

Explore More

Similar Questions

$A$ radioactive sample at any instant has its disintegration rate $5000$ disintegrations per minute. After $5$ minutes,the rate is $1250$ disintegrations per minute. Then,the decay constant (per minute) is (in $, \ln 2$)

Samples of two radioactive nuclides,$X$ and $Y$,each have equal activity $A_0$ at time $t = 0$. $X$ has a half-life of $24$ years and $Y$ has a half-life of $16$ years. The samples are mixed together. What will be the total activity of the mixture at $t = 48$ years?

$A$ radioactive element decays to form a stable nuclide. The rate of decay of the reactant $\left( \frac{dN}{dt} \right)$ will vary with time $(t)$ as shown in which figure?

Half-life of a radioactive element depends upon:

If there is $0.1 \ mg$ of radioactive $Th^{234}$, how much of it will remain undecayed after $120 \ \text{days}$, given its half-life is $24 \ \text{days}$? (Answer in $\mu g$)

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo