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A sample originally contained $10^{20}$ radioactive atoms, which emit $\alpha$-particles. The ratio of $\alpha$ particles emitted in the third year to that emitted during the second year is $0.3$. How many $\alpha$ particles were emitted in the first year?
PhysicsNuclear PhysicsJEE MainJEE Main 2012 (07 May Online)
Options:
  • A
    $3 \times 10^{18}$
  • B
    $3 \times 10^{19}$
  • C
    $5 \times 10^{18}$
  • D
    $7 \times 10^{19}$
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The correct answer is:
$3 \times 10^{19}$
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