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Draw a graph showing the variation of decay rate with number of active nuclei.

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We know that rate of decay `=(-dN)/(dt) =lambdaN`

where decay constant `(lambda)` is constant for a given radioactive material. Therefore graph between N and `(dN)/(dt)` is a straight line as shown in the diagram.
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