MCQ
If the decay or disintegration constant of a radioactive substance is $\lambda ,$ then its half life and mean life are respectively
  • A
    $\frac{1}{\lambda}$ and $\frac{\log _e 2}{\lambda}$
  • $\frac{\log _e 2}{\lambda}$ and $\frac{1}{\lambda}$
  • C
    $\lambda \log _e 2$ and $\frac{1}{\lambda}$
  • D
    $\frac{\lambda}{\log _e 2}$ and $\frac{1}{\lambda}$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$\frac{\log _e 2}{\lambda}$ and $\frac{1}{\lambda}$
$\frac{\log _e 2}{\lambda}$ and $\frac{1}{\lambda}$

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