The half-life period of a radioactive element X is same as the mean life time of another…

Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Atoms and Nuclei

1. X will decay faster than Y
2. Y will decay faster than X
3. Y and X have same decay rate initially
4. X and Y decay at same rate always.

Answer

(B) Y will decay faster than X

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