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What is the probability of a radioactive nucleus to survive one mean life?

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Probability for survial `= (N)/(N_(0)) = e^(-lambda t)`
t = mean life `= (1)/(lambda)`
`:.` Probability `= e^(-lambda xx 1//lambda) = (1)/(e )`
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