$A$ fresh radioactive sample is given at $t = 0$. Its decay fraction is $\frac{1}{5}$ at $t_1$ instant and $\frac{4}{5}$ at $t_2$ instant. Its mean life is

  • A
    $\frac{t_2 - t_1}{\ln 2}$
  • B
    $\frac{t_2 - t_1}{\ln 4}$
  • C
    $\frac{t_2 - t_1}{2}$
  • D
    $\frac{t_2 - t_1}{4}$

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