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A sample of radioactive material has mass m, decay constant `lambda,` and molecular weight M. Avogadro consatant =`N_(A).` The initial activity of the sample is

A

`lamdam`

B

`(lamdam)/M`

C

`(lamdamN_A)/(M)`

D

`mN_Ae^(lamda)`

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