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Sample of two radioactive nuclides `A` and `B` are taken. `lambda_(A)` and `lambda_(B)` are the disintegration constants of `A` and `B` respectively. In which of the following cases, the two sample can simultaneously have the same decay rate at any time ?

A

Initial rate of decay of A is twice the initial rate of decay of B and `lambda_A=lambda_B`.

B

Initial rate of decay of A is twice the initial rate of decay of B and `lambda_Agtlambda_B`.

C

Initial rate of decay of B is twice the initial rate of decay of A and `lambda_Agtlambda_B`.

D

Initial rate of decay of B is twice the initial rate of decay of A at t=2h and `lambda_B=lambda_A`

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