Half life of a radioactive element is 12.5 hour and its quantity is 256 
. After how much time its quantity will remain 1 
?
A
50 hrs
B
100 hrs
C
150 hrs
D
200 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
no of decays
Time for 8 half life 
hours.
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