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JEE Main 27 July 2022, Shift 1, Physics Q48

Question 48 of 90 in this shift, Physics question 18 of 30, Section A.

What is the half-life period of a radioactive material if its activity drops to 1/16

^{th}

of its initial value in 30 years?

(1)9.5 years
(2)8.5 years
(3)7.5 yearsOfficial answer
(4)10.5 years

Official answer

Option 3

NTA final key.

Chapter: Nuclei
Topic: Radioactive Decay
Idea tested: Integer Half-Life Shortcuts

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