MCQ
A radioactive material decays by simultaneous emission of two particles with respective half lives 1620 and 810 years. The time (in years) after which one- fourth of the material remains is
  • 1080
  • B
    2430
  • C
    3240
  • D
    4860

Answer

Correct option: A.
1080
(a) 1080

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