If $2.0 \ g$ of a radioactive isotope has a half-life of $20 \ hr$,the half-life of $0.5 \ g$ of the same substance is ........ $hr$.

  • A
    $20$
  • B
    $80$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    $10$

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