The half-life period of a radioactive element $X$ is same as the mean life time of another radioactive element $Y$. Initially,they have the same number of atoms. Then:

  • A
    $X$ will decay faster than $Y$
  • B
    $Y$ will decay faster than $X$
  • C
    $Y$ and $X$ have the same decay rate initially
  • D
    $X$ and $Y$ decay at the same rate always

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