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Physics Atomic and Nuclear Physics Mix MCQ (Single Correct)

The half life period of a radioactive element X is same as the mean life time of another radioactive element Y. Initially both of them have the same number of atoms. Then

A
X and Y have the same decay rate initially
B
X and Y decay at the same rate always
C
Y will decay at a faster rate than X
D
X will decay at a faster rate than Y

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The correct answer is:
C

Also rate of decay
Initially number of atoms ( ) of both are equal but since , therefore, will decay at a faster rate than .

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