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The decay constant `lambda` of the radioactive sample is probaility of decay of an atom in unit time, then

A

`lamda` decreases as atoms become older

B

`lamda` increases as the age of atoms increases

C

`lamda` is independent of the age

D

Behaviour of `lamda` with time depends on the nature of the activity

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C
`lamda` is constant and it is independent of age.
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