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If a radioactive element having half-life of 30 min. is undergoing beta decay, the fraction of radioactive element remains undecayed after 90 min. will be
If a radioactive element having half-life of 30 min. is undergoing beta decay, the fraction of radioactive element remains undecayed after 90 min. will be
Updated On: Mar 1, 2024
- \(\frac{1}{8}\)
- \(\frac{1}{4}\)
- \(\frac{1}{16}\)
- \(\frac{1}{2}\)
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The correct answer is 1/8
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