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