The half-life period of a radioactive element $x$ is the 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
    $x$ and $y$ have the same decay rate initially and later on different decay rates.
  • D
    $x$ and $y$ decay at the same rate always.

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