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Two radioactive nuclei X and Y initially contain an equal number of atoms.Their half life is 1 hour and 2 hours respectively.Calculate ratio of their rates of disintegration after two hours.

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MODERN PUBLICATION-Radioactivity-EXERCISE
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  9. Sketch a graph to illustrate radioactive decay.

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  20. Define half life of a radioactive substance.

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