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Suppose, the daughter nucleus in a nuclear decay is itself radioactive. Let `lambda_p and lambda_d` be the decay constants of the parent and the daughter nuclei. Also, let `N_p and N_d` be the number of parent and daughter nuclei at time `t`. Find the condition for which the number of daughter nuclei becomes constant.

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To find the condition under which the number of daughter nuclei becomes constant in a radioactive decay process where the daughter nucleus is also radioactive, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Define the Variables**: - Let \( \lambda_p \) be the decay constant of the parent nucleus. - Let \( \lambda_d \) be the decay constant of the daughter nucleus. - Let \( N_p \) be the number of parent nuclei at time \( t \). ...
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