The activity of a radioactive element decreases to one-third of its original activity $R_0$ in $9$ years. After a further $9$ years,its activity will be

  • A
    $R_0$
  • B
    $\frac{2}{3}R_0$
  • C
    $R_0/9$
  • D
    $R_0/6$

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