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Subject: NSEP
Chapter: Nuclear Physics

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The half-life period of a radioactive element E_1 is equal to the...

The half-life period of a radioactive element

E_1

is equal to the mean lifetime of another radioactive element

E_2

. Initially both the elements have the same number of atoms. Therefore,

Options

A $\mathrm{E}_2$ will decay faster.
B $\mathrm{E}_1$ will decay faster.
C $E_1$ and $E_2$ will decay at the same rate.
DData insufficient.

Correct answer

A. $\mathrm{E}_2$ will decay faster.

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