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Asked by
| 2nd Feb, 2010,
08:40: AM
Expert Answer:
Assuming all the disintegrations are detected by the counter.
count rate = activity
dN/dt = -λe-λt N0
16000 = -λe-λt N0 .....(1)
After 4 hrs i.e. 240 min,
500 = -λe-λ(t+240) N0 ....(2)
Divide (2) by (1),
500/16000 = e+λt-λ(t+240)
500/16000 = e-240λ
ln (1/32) = -240λ
Use t1/2 = ln2/λ
ln (1/32) = -240(ln2/t1/2)
t1/2 = 240 ln2 / ln32
t1/2 = 240 ln2 / ln32 = 48 min.
Half life of the radioactive material is 48 min.
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Answered by
| 2nd Feb, 2010,
09:38: AM
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