Solution - How is the Mean Life of a Given Radioactive Nucleus Related to the Decay Constant? - Radioactivity - Law of Radioactive Decay

Account
Register

Share

Books Shortlist

Question

How is the mean life of a given radioactive nucleus related to the decay constant?

Solution

You need to to view the solution
Is there an error in this question or solution?

Similar questions VIEW ALL

(a) Write the basic nuclear process involved in the emission of β+ in a symbolic form, by a radioactive nucleus.

(b) In the reactions given below:

(i)""_16^11C->_y^zB+x+v

(ii)""_6^12C+_6^12C->_a^20 Ne + _b^c He

Find the values of x, y, and z and a, b and c.

view solution

Why is it found experimentally difficult to detect neutrinos in nuclear β-decay?

view solution

Write symbolically the process expressing the β+ decay of ""_11^22Na. Also write the basic nuclear process underlying this decay.

view solution

State the law of radioactive decay. Hence derive the expression N = Noe-λt where symbols have their usual meanings.

view solution

The decay constant of radioactive substance is 4.33 x 10-4 per year. Calculate its half life period.

view solution

Video TutorialsVIEW ALL [1]

Solution for question: How is the Mean Life of a Given Radioactive Nucleus Related to the Decay Constant? concept: Radioactivity - Law of Radioactive Decay. For the courses 12th CBSE (Arts), 12th CBSE (Commerce), 12th CBSE (Science)
S