The activity of a radioactive sample is measured as $N_0$ counts per minute at $t = 0$ and $N_0/e$ counts per minute at $t = 5$ minutes. The time (in minutes) at which the activity reduces to half its value is

  • A
    $5 \ln 2$
  • B
    $\frac{\ln 2}{5}$
  • C
    $\frac{5}{\ln 2}$
  • D
    $5 \log_{10} 2$

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