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A radioactive element X with half life 2 h decays giving a stable element Y. After a time t, ratio of X and Y atoms is 1:16 .Time t is

A

6 h

B

4 h

C

8 h

D

16 h

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The correct Answer is:
C

`(N)/(N_(0))=((1)/(2))^(n)=(1)/(16) therefore n=4`
`t=nT_(1//2)=4xx2=8h`
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