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A radioactive substance has a constant activity of 2000 disintegrations/minute. The material is separated into two fractions one of which has an initial activity of 1000 disintegrations per minute while the other fraction decays with `t_((1)/(2))=24` hours. The total activity in both samples after 48 hours of separation is

A

2000

B

1250

C

1000

D

1500

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The correct Answer is:
A
As constant activity of 2000 disintegration / minute means decay not occur –
Hence option (a) is right.
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