A piece of radioactive material contains 1020 a... - JAMB Physics 2009 Question
A piece of radioactive material contains 1020 atoms.
If the half life of the material is 20 seconds, the number of disintegration in the first second is
If the half life of the material is 20 seconds, the number of disintegration in the first second is
A
3.47 x 1018
B
6.93 x 10 20
C
3.47 x 1020
D
6.93 x 1018
correct option: a
The number of disintegration,∆N in time interval At, is given by
- ∆N = N∆t
Where N is the number of atoms present at the time t
But ^ = (0.693)/T
∴ ∆N = (0.693)/1(1)/2 N∆t = (0.693 x 10)20 x 10/20 = 3.47 x 1018
- ∆N = N∆t
Where N is the number of atoms present at the time t
But ^ = (0.693)/T
∴ ∆N = (0.693)/1(1)/2 N∆t = (0.693 x 10)20 x 10/20 = 3.47 x 1018
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