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The relationship between decay constant `lamda` and half-life T of a radioactive substance is

A

`lamda=(log_(10)2)/(T)`

B

`lamda=(log_(e)2)/(T)`

C

`lamda=(log_(2)10)/(T)`

D

`lamda=(log_(2)e)/(T)`

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The correct Answer is:
B

The relation between decay constant `lamda` and half-life T can be given as
`T=(0.693)/(lamda)`
`:.T=(log_(e))/(lamda)`
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