A radioactive isotope decays at such a rate that after 192 minutes only 1/16 of the…
Physics · NEET · NTA Exams — Atoms and Nuclei
A radioactive isotope decays at such a rate that after 192 minutes only 1/16 of the original amount remains. The half-life of the radioactive isotope is:
- 32 min
- 48 min
- 12 min
- 24 min
Answer
(D) 24 min
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