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Published on: August 12, 2026
Which of the following statement is not true for radioactive decay?
A
Decay constant increases with increase in temperature.
B
Amount of radioactive substance remained after three half lives is 
th of original amount.
th of original amount. C
Decay constant does not depend upon temperature.
D
Half life is 
times of 
times of
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
For radioactive decay, decay constant does not depend upon temperature because for radioactive decay activation energy is zero.
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