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The activity of a radioactive sample is measures as `N_0` counts per minute at `t = 0` and `N_0//e` counts per minute at `t = 5 min`. The time (in minute) at which the activity reduces to half its value is.

A

`log_(e) 2//5`

B

`(5)/(log_(e)2)`

C

`5 log_(10) 2`

D

`5 log_(e) 2`

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