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The half-life period of a radioactive element E₁ is equal to the mean lifetime of another radioactive element E₂ . Initially both the elements have the same number of atoms. Therefore,

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  1. AE ₂ will decay faster.
  2. BE ₁ will decay faster.
  3. CE₁ and E₂ will decay at the same rate.
  4. DData insufficient.

Correct answer

A. E ₂ will decay faster.

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