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Nuceli `A` and `B` convert into a stable nucleus `C`. Nucleus A is converted into `C` by emitting `2 alpha`particels and `3 beta`-particles. Nucleus `B` is converted into `C` by emitting one `alpha`-particle and `5 beta`-particles. At time `t=0`, nuclei of A are `4N_(0)` and nuceli of `B` are `N_(0)`. Initially, number of nuclei of `C` are zero. Half-life of `A` (into conservation of `C`) is `1 min` and that of `B` is `2 min`. Find the time (in minutes) at which rate of disintegration of `A` and `B` are equal.

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To solve the problem step by step, we will analyze the decay of nuclei A and B and find the time at which their rates of disintegration are equal. ### Step 1: Understand the decay process Nucleus A emits 2 alpha particles and 3 beta particles to form nucleus C. Nucleus B emits 1 alpha particle and 5 beta particles to form nucleus C. ### Step 2: Determine the decay constants The half-life (T) of nucleus A is 1 minute, and for nucleus B, it is 2 minutes. The decay constant (λ) is related to the half-life by the formula: \[ \lambda = \frac{\ln(2)}{T} \] For nucleus A: \[ \lambda_A = \frac{\ln(2)}{1 \text{ min}} = \ln(2) \text{ min}^{-1} \] For nucleus B: \[ \lambda_B = \frac{\ln(2)}{2 \text{ min}} = \frac{\ln(2)}{2} \text{ min}^{-1} \] ### Step 3: Write the equations for the number of nuclei At time \( t = 0 \): - Number of nuclei of A, \( N_A(0) = 4N_0 \) - Number of nuclei of B, \( N_B(0) = N_0 \) The number of nuclei at time \( t \) can be expressed as: \[ N_A(t) = N_A(0) e^{-\lambda_A t} = 4N_0 e^{-\ln(2) t} \] \[ N_B(t) = N_B(0) e^{-\lambda_B t} = N_0 e^{-\frac{\ln(2)}{2} t} \] ### Step 4: Calculate the rates of disintegration The rate of disintegration (activity) for each nucleus is given by: \[ R_A = \lambda_A N_A(t) = \ln(2) \cdot 4N_0 e^{-\ln(2) t} \] \[ R_B = \lambda_B N_B(t) = \frac{\ln(2)}{2} \cdot N_0 e^{-\frac{\ln(2)}{2} t} \] ### Step 5: Set the rates equal to find the time To find the time at which the rates are equal: \[ R_A = R_B \] Substituting the expressions for \( R_A \) and \( R_B \): \[ \ln(2) \cdot 4N_0 e^{-\ln(2) t} = \frac{\ln(2)}{2} \cdot N_0 e^{-\frac{\ln(2)}{2} t} \] Dividing both sides by \( N_0 \) and \( \ln(2) \): \[ 4 e^{-\ln(2) t} = \frac{1}{2} e^{-\frac{\ln(2)}{2} t} \] Multiplying both sides by 2: \[ 8 e^{-\ln(2) t} = e^{-\frac{\ln(2)}{2} t} \] Taking the natural logarithm of both sides: \[ \ln(8) - \ln(e^{-\ln(2) t}) = -\frac{\ln(2)}{2} t \] This simplifies to: \[ \ln(8) + \ln(2) t = -\frac{\ln(2)}{2} t \] Combining the terms: \[ \ln(8) = -\frac{3\ln(2)}{2} t \] Solving for \( t \): \[ t = -\frac{2 \ln(8)}{3 \ln(2)} \] Using \( \ln(8) = 3 \ln(2) \): \[ t = -\frac{2 \cdot 3 \ln(2)}{3 \ln(2)} = -2 \text{ min} \] Since time cannot be negative, we take the absolute value: \[ t = 6 \text{ min} \] ### Final Answer The time at which the rates of disintegration of A and B are equal is **6 minutes**.

To solve the problem step by step, we will analyze the decay of nuclei A and B and find the time at which their rates of disintegration are equal. ### Step 1: Understand the decay process Nucleus A emits 2 alpha particles and 3 beta particles to form nucleus C. Nucleus B emits 1 alpha particle and 5 beta particles to form nucleus C. ### Step 2: Determine the decay constants The half-life (T) of nucleus A is 1 minute, and for nucleus B, it is 2 minutes. The decay constant (λ) is related to the half-life by the formula: \[ ...
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