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Two radioactive elements A and B initially have same number of atoms. The half life of A is same as the average life of B. If λA and λB are decay constants of A and B respectively, then choose the correct relation from the given options.
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Options:
  • A λAln2=λB
  • B λA=λB
  • C λA=λBln2
  • D λA=2λB
Solution:
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The correct answer is: λA=λBln2

It is given that 

T12(A)=Tav(B)

The half life of a substance is given by T12=ln2λ

So,

ln2λA=1λB

λA=λBln2

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