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If the half of an isotope X is 10 years , its decay contant is

A

`6.932 yr^(-1)`

B

`0.6932 yr^(-1)`

C

`0.06932 yr^(-1)`

D

`0.006932 yr^(-1)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`lambda=(0.693)/(t_(1//2))=(0.693)/(10)=0.06932 Yr^(-1)`
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