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The correct relation between `t_(av)`=average life and `t_(1//2)=` half life for a radioactive nuclei.

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`T_(1//2)=("In"2)/(lambda)`

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`T_(1//2)"In" 2 =lambda`

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`T_(1//2)=1/(lambda)`

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`(lambda+T_(1//2))="In"2`

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To find the correct relation between the average life (\( t_{av} \)) and the half-life (\( t_{1/2} \)) of a radioactive nucleus, we can start by using the definitions of average life and half-life. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definitions**: - The average life (\( t_{av} \)) of a radioactive nucleus is defined as the expected time before a nucleus decays. It is given by the formula: \[ t_{av} = \frac{1}{\lambda} \] where \( \lambda \) is the decay constant. - The half-life (\( t_{1/2} \)) is the time taken for half of the radioactive nuclei to decay. It is given by the formula: \[ t_{1/2} = \frac{\ln 2}{\lambda} \] 2. **Finding the Relation**: - To find the relation between \( t_{av} \) and \( t_{1/2} \), we can express both in terms of \( \lambda \): \[ t_{av} = \frac{1}{\lambda} \] \[ t_{1/2} = \frac{\ln 2}{\lambda} \] 3. **Dividing the Two Equations**: - Now, we can divide the average life by the half-life: \[ \frac{t_{av}}{t_{1/2}} = \frac{\frac{1}{\lambda}}{\frac{\ln 2}{\lambda}} = \frac{1}{\ln 2} \] 4. **Rearranging the Equation**: - From the above relation, we can rearrange it to express \( t_{av} \) in terms of \( t_{1/2} \): \[ t_{av} = \frac{t_{1/2}}{\ln 2} \] 5. **Conclusion**: - Thus, the correct relation between the average life and half-life for a radioactive nucleus is: \[ t_{av} = \frac{t_{1/2}}{\ln 2} \] ### Final Answer: The correct relation is: \[ t_{av} = \frac{t_{1/2}}{\ln 2} \]
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