If half life for a radioactive decay reaction is T. Find the time after which \(\frac{7}{8}th\) of initial mass decays
- 3T
- 2T
- \(\frac{T}{2}\)
- 4T
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
The correct option is (A): 3T
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Concepts Used:
Half-life
The amount of time taken for half of a particular sample to react is known as Half-life.
Half-Life Formula:
We can describe exponential decay by any of the three formulas
