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The decay constant λ of a certain radioactive material is 0.2166 per day. The average life τ of the radioactive material is ______

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The decay constant λ of a certain radioactive material is 0.2166 per day. The average life τ of the radioactive material is ______ 

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  • 5.332 days

  • 4.617 days

  • 2.166 days

  • 1.083 days

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The decay constant λ of a certain radioactive material is 0.2166 per day. The average life τ of the radioactive material is 4.617 days.

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