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A sample contains large number of nuclei. The probability that a nucleus in sample will decay after four half lives is
PhysicsNuclear PhysicsNEET
Options:
  • A 14
  • B 34
  • C 1516
  • D 716
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 1516
Probability that a nucleus will not decay is

NN0=12n=q

Where n is the number of half lives q=124=116

Probability that a nucleus will decay is

p=1-q=1-116=1516

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