For a radioactive substance, fraction of its initial quantity 
which will disintegrate in its average life time is about ( 
)
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Let the amount of radioactive substance initially be ' 
' and amount remaining be ' 
.
As 
Fraction of remaining substance, 
Fraction of disintegrated substance 
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