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It is observerd that only `0.39%` of the original radioactive sample remains undecayed after eight hours. Hence,

A

the half-life of that substance is `1h`

B

the mean-life of the substance is `[1//(log2)]h`

C

decay constant of the substance is `(log2)h^(-1)`

D

if the number of radioactive nuclei of the this substance at a given instant is `10`, then the number left after `30 min` would be `7.5`

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The correct Answer is:
a,b,c

Use `(N)/(N_(0)) =e^(-lambda t)`.
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