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Find the decay constant of `.^(55)Co` radio nuclide if its activity is known to decrease `4%` per hour. The decay product is non-radioactive.

A

`1.1xx10^(-5)s^(-1)`

B

`1.10xx10^(-2)s^(-1)`

C

`1.1xx10^(-2)s^(-1)`

D

`1.09xx10^(-5)s^(-1)`

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