A radioactive element has a decay constant of 0.077s-1, calculate its half life

A radioactive element has a decay constant of 0.077s-1, calculate its half life
  • A.
    12.5s
  • B.
    9.0s
  • C.
    5.1s
  • D.
    0.5s
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

T = (frac{0.692}{lambda} = frac{0.692}{0.077})
= 9s

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