$A$ radioactive substance emits $100$ beta particles in the first $2 \,s$ and $50$ beta particles in the next $2 \,s$. The mean life of the sample is

  • A
    $4 \,s$
  • B
    $2 \,s$
  • C
    $\frac{2}{0.693} \,s$
  • D
    $2 \times 0.693 \,s$

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